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Creamy Turkey Corn Chowder

Creamy Turkey Corn Chowder for Cozy Nights In

Enjoy a warm bowl of Creamy Turkey Corn Chowder, perfect for chilly evenings with savory turkey and sweet corn.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 slices Bacon or turkey bacon for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 1 medium Carrot diced
  • 1 medium Red Onion or green onions as a substitute
For the Chowder
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian version
  • 1 can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup low-fat versions available
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or dairy-free cream cheese
  • 2 cups 2% Milk or almond milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn or fresh corn kernels
  • 3 cups Cooked Turkey leftover turkey preferred
  • 2 cups Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes frozen or freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Turkey Gravy homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes or fresh parsley
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating a large pot over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy and golden-brown, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate to drain excess grease, leaving drippings in the pot.
  2. In the same pot with the bacon drippings, add chopped celery, onions, carrots, and red onions. Sauté over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in a bay leaf and all-purpose flour, cooking for an additional minute. Ensure to stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken stock and condensed cream of chicken soup, until smooth. Keep the heat on medium until the chowder begins to simmer, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Lower the heat and mix in cream cheese, milk, and heavy whipping cream. Stir until well combined and cream cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in frozen corn, cooked turkey, shredded hash brown potatoes, turkey gravy, and dried parsley flakes. Cook gently for 10-15 minutes on low heat until heated through and creamy.
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Tips: Ensure bacon is crispy, use fresh vegetables, blend flour with sautéed vegetables to prevent lumps, soften cream cheese beforehand, and enhance flavor with smoked paprika or cayenne.

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