Leftover Turkey Stew Recipe

Name: Leftover Turkey Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 -2 large carrot, cut crosswise in 3/4-inch slices; 1 -2 celery rib, cut crosswise in 3/4-inch slices; 1 small rutabaga, cut in 1-inch pieces; 2 cups hot chicken stock or 2 cups turkey stock; 1 bay leaf; 1 crispin apple, peeled, cored and cut in 1-inch pieces (or granny smith); 1 medium sweet potatoes or 1 medium yam, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch pieces; 3 cups diced cooked turkey; 1/2 cup cranberries (fresh, frozen, or dried); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground sage; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 large carrot, cut crosswise in 3/4-inch slices
1 -2 celery rib, cut crosswise in 3/4-inch slices
1 small rutabaga, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 cups hot chicken stock or 2 cups turkey stock
1 bay leaf
1 crispin apple, peeled, cored and cut in 1-inch pieces (or granny smith)
1 medium sweet potatoes or 1 medium yam, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups diced cooked turkey
1/2 cup cranberries (fresh, frozen, or dried)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground sage
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
In small Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
Saute onions until soft, about 4 minutes.
3
Add carrots, celery and rutabaga. Cover tightly and cook over medium-high heat ~10 minutes.
4
Add the stock and bay leaf. Cover and cook the stew for 10 minutes.
5
Add the apple and sweet potato, thyme and sage. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are done ~15 minutes.
6
Once the veggies are soft, take about half out and blend them with a hand mixer with one more cup of chicken broth. Stir back into veggie mix, add turkey, cranberries, 1/2 cup half-and-half, and heat through.
7
Serve with cooked noodles or rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 -2 large carrot, cut crosswise in 3/4-inch slices, 1 -2 celery rib, cut crosswise in 3/4-inch slices, and more.

Yes, Leftover Turkey Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Leftover Turkey Stew

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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