Description
This hearty potato soup is rich, creamy, and packed with tender potatoes, smoked turkey, and savory vegetables. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
1 large onion, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 lb smoked turkey, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup heavy cream or half and half
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/3 cup kale, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, cook the chopped smoked turkey until browned. Remove and reserve, leaving about 1/4 cup drippings in the pot.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cubed potatoes and toss to coat, cooking for a few minutes.
- Return the smoked turkey to the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth until potatoes are covered, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in cream and cook until thickened.
- Stir in tarragon and kale, then add this mixture to the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer briefly before serving.
Notes
Mash some potatoes for a thicker texture.
Add shredded cheese for extra richness.
Substitute spinach for kale if desired.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently and add broth or cream if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
