Creamy Turkey Soup

Creamy Turkey Soup

Courtesy of National Turkey Federation 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 45 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1/2 c. celery, diced
6 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 c. onions, finely chopped
3/4 c. flour
1/8 tsp. thyme, ground
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper, ground
6 c. turkey broth, heated
3 c. pulled turkey or cooked turkey, light and dark meat, cubed
1 c. milk, heated
1/3 c. pimientos, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
as needed, garlic croutons

Directions:

1. Cut celery into dice (1/4 in.). Melt margarine and saute celery and onions 5 min. until vegetables are tender.

2. Stir flour and seasonings into vegetable mixture. Cook 5 to 6 min. at medium heat.

3. Gradually wisk turkey broth into vegetable mixture. Cook at medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is slightly thickened and bubbly.

4. Fold turkey into sauce and continue cooking 15 min.

5. Stir in milk, pimiento, and parsley. Continue cooking until a temperature of 160°F is reached.

6. Serve each portion with garlic croutons, if desired.

Nutrition:

Calories: 301; Total Fat: 17g; Cholesterol: 29mg; Total Carbs: 23g; Protein: 14g; Sodium: 1275mg;