This creamy leftover turkey stew is the best thing to ever happen to your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers! It's incredibly easy to make and so delicious I doubt anyone can stop at a single bowl.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 lb (450 g) leftover turkey, diced
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 lb (450 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock
- ½ cup (100 ml) half and half (single cream)
- 2 cups (75 g) kale, roughly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and sauté the onion, carrot and celery for 7-8 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, Italian seasoning mix and red chili flakes and cook for another minute.
- Add the leftover turkey, stir to combine, then stir in the flour.
- Next, add the potatoes and chicken stock and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Stir in the half and half and add the kale. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the kale wilts. Season to taste and serve hot.
