Roast Turkey & Herbed Dumpling Stew
A warm and inviting stew combining the rich flavors of succulent roast turkey with tender dumplings, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Stew Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups rich roast turkey stock (homemade preferably or store-bought)
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 16 oz. bag baby carrots, sliced chunky
- 4 ribs celery, fairly thickly sliced at an angle
- 4 cloves garlic, run through a garlic press or finely chopped
- 0.75 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4-5 cups leftover roast turkey, pulled into large bite-sized pieces
Dumpling Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.125 teaspoon ground rosemary
- 0.125 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 0.0625 teaspoon onion powder scant 1/16 teaspoon
- 1.5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed very small
- 0.5 cup cold milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold milk for thickening
- 0.125 teaspoon regular table salt (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large stock pot, add chicken broth and turkey stock.
- Heat water in the microwave until boiling, then mix in the chicken base until fully dissolved, and pour this into the pot.
- Bring everything to a gentle boil.
- Add the remaining soup ingredients (except turkey and dumplings) into the pot and boil gently for about 10 minutes, until the veggies have softened.
Preparing Dumplings
- Whisk together the dry ingredients for the dumplings in a medium bowl.
- Cut the cold butter into tiny pieces and mix until the mixture turns crumbly.
- Stir in the milk until everything is moistened.
Cooking Stew
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the boiling broth using two teaspoons.
- Cover tightly and let the dumplings cook over low heat for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- After 15 minutes, lower the heat further and add in the turkey gently, returning to a low simmer.
- To thicken the stew, mix the cornstarch with cold milk, drizzling this mixture into the pot, allowing it to simmer for an additional minute until just thickened.
- Taste the stew and adjust the salt if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot to enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding a splash of lemon juice before serving for extra flavor. Experiment with various herbs or add veggies like peas or corn. A sprinkle of fresh parsley can elevate the dish's visual appeal.