Momma’s Turkey Stew with Dumplings

  Chicken & Turkey

I love my slow cooker, especially during the holidays. My mother used to make this turkey stew every year with our Thanksgiving leftovers. The recipe is simple and really celebrates the natural flavors of good, simple ingredients. To this day, it is one of my favorite meals.

Momma’s Turkey Stew with Dumplings

Average Rating: 4.4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6-1/2 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup biscuit/baking mix
  • 1/3 cup 2% milk

Instructions

  • 1. In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients; stir in broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  • 2. Remove bay leaves. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into turkey mixture. Add corn and peas. Cover and cook on high until mixture reaches a simmer.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix baking mix and milk just until moistened. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls on top of simmering liquid. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 287 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 1410mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

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