SMOKY TURKEY CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON

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This warming chowder is a fantastic way to use leftover turkey (and works great with rotisserie chicken, too.) Smoky bacon, earthy cumin, and mild green chiles add tons of flavor to this hearty soup.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Soup/Stew     turkey     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Corn     Fall     Winter     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 slices bacon (4 ounces)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds (halved lengthwise if large)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium jalapeño, finely chopped, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cups (48 ounces) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
1 medium sweet potato (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Two 4-ounce cans mild diced green chiles, drained
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 dried bay leaves
4 cups shredded turkey or rotisserie chicken
10 ounces frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup half-and-half, plus more to taste
Sliced scallions, for serving
Chopped parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and crumble into small pieces and set aside, reserving the fat in the pot.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat, return the pot to medium heat, and add onion, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes more. Add jalapeño and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
  • Add broth, sweet potato, chiles, oregano, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Cook until sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the turkey or chicken and corn and cook until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and half-and-half. Continue to cook until just warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning, thinning the chowder with another 1/4 cup half-and-half, if desired.
  • Serve chowder topped with crumbled bacon, scallions, and parsley.

Octaviun Lewis
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This chowder was easy to make and so flavorful. I used smoked turkey bacon and it gave the chowder a wonderful smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Irfan Aasi
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I made this chowder last night and it was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the corn was so sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Infinix S5
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This chowder was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the smoky flavor and the corn was so sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Saad Murtaza
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This chowder was easy to make and so flavorful. I used smoked turkey bacon and it gave the chowder a wonderful smoky flavor. I also added a bit of chopped green bell pepper and it added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


salman gaming yt
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I made this chowder last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The bacon and corn added a great flavor and the chowder was nice and thick. I will definitely be making this again.


SK Shahinur Khan
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This chowder was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and the corn was so sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Jiban Stha
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This chowder was easy to make and so flavorful. I used smoked turkey bacon and it gave the chowder a wonderful smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Cafe Crawler Crawler
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I made this chowder last night and it was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the corn was so sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Equinity Horse and Rider Emporium
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This chowder was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the smoky flavor and the corn was so sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaitlynn Hawkins
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This chowder was easy to make and so flavorful. I used smoked turkey bacon and it gave the chowder a wonderful smoky flavor. I also added a bit of chopped green bell pepper and it added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Sajit Mahato
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I made this chowder last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The bacon and corn added a great flavor and the chowder was nice and thick. I will definitely be making this again.


Gamer Lord
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This chowder was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and the corn was so sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Albert Neumann
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This chowder was easy to make and so flavorful. I used smoked turkey bacon and it gave the chowder a wonderful smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Abir Hassan
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I made this chowder last night and it was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the corn was so sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


ShootinStarr SoljahJaii
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This chowder was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the smoky flavor and the corn was so sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Dilawer Rajput
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This chowder was easy to make and so flavorful. I used smoked turkey bacon and it gave the chowder a wonderful smoky flavor. I also added a bit of chopped green bell pepper and it added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


madisyn_ speiser
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I made this chowder last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The bacon and corn added a great flavor and the chowder was nice and thick. I will definitely be making this again.


Nayon Noyon
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This chowder was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and the corn was so sweet. I will definitely be making this again.