Description
A cozy, comforting bowl of turkey and dumplings made with tender vegetables, savory broth, leftover turkey, and soft homemade dumplings cooked right in the pot for a classic, hearty meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 quarts chicken or turkey broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup half and half
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic and sauté for 3–5 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and add the bay leaf and dried thyme. Stir, reduce heat to low, and let simmer.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the half and half and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into small squares.
- Drop the dumplings into the simmering broth a few at a time and cook for about 8 minutes, until tender.
- Add the cooked turkey, stir gently, remove from heat, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use leftover turkey or substitute cooked chicken if needed.
Add peas or corn at the end for extra texture and color.
A splash of cream can be added before serving for a richer broth.
Reheat gently with extra broth, as dumplings absorb liquid.
Not recommended for freezing due to dumpling texture changes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
