This Turkey Corn Chowder is the perfect way to put all that extra turkey to use!
After the big Thanksgiving dinner, our mom usually splits up all the remaining turkey and sends us each home with a couple pounds and I love finding different recipes to use it in.
This recipe is so simple to throw together and is ready in a matter of minutes. Even if you don’t have turkey on hand, chicken works perfectly.
This recipe is quick, delicious, healthy, and one that my kids absolutely love.
I am a lover of all soups, chilis and chowders, but this Chowder is by far my favorite!
Plus, all that Thanksgiving turkey isn’t going to waste!
Looking for more Chowder recipes?! Try our Chicken Corn Chowder and our Mexican Cheesy Chicken Corn Chowder!
What potatoes work best for this Turkey Corn Chowder Recipe?
For this Turkey Corn Chowder recipe, I used Russet Potatoes, because I had some leftover from Thanksgiving.
You could easily use mini red potatoes, yellow potatoes, or really any potato.
I have never tried this Turkey Corn Chowder recipe using sweet potatoes, but I think those would taste scrumptious in this.
If you try sweet potatoes, let us know in our comments below, how it was.
Any potato would work great in this Turkey Corn Chowder Recipe!
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Turkey Corn Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes, diced
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 ounces green chiles
- 2 cups half and half
- 14 ounces chicken broth
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 15 ounce can corn, do not drain
- 4 cups cooked turkey
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Place diced potatoes in a large stock pot.
- Add enough water to the pot so that the tops of the potatoes are covered.
- Turn the heat on high and bring water to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cover the pot with a lid.
- Cook the potatoes in gently boiling water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl.
- Using the same large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat and then add onions and garlic, saute for 2-3 minutes or until onions are tender.
- Add remaining ingredients, including cooked potatoes, in the pot and let simmer over medium heat until fully cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
- Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
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This sounds delicious! I’ll definitely be including this recipe to make after Thanksgiving!
Yum – thank you.
I just finished making this. It is so yummy. I made cornbread to go with it. The family said this is a definite make again.
This turned out great! The only change I made was to chop some carrots and throw them in with the potatoes for a little color and to up our veggie intake. Oh, I also drained the corn.
I was tempted to skip adding the diced green chilis, and I’m glad I didn’t. It doesn’t add spice (which I can always taste), but it adds a very nice flavor.
I just made this last night and FORGOT the 1/2 & 1/2. But guess what . . . it turned out thick and very delicious. It’s so much more healthier for us this way. Will continue to do so.
Made this and it was a huge hit with the family! I diced the potatoes uncooked, saute’d the onions and cooked potatoes and onions in 2 cups chicken broth and did not drain, but just added the rest to the pot. Was wonderful! Thank you!
aw ma goodness . This is far better than traditional Turku sandwiches . And no waste. Mmmm mmmm good.
Was thinking this was for the slow cooker. Any thoughts how I could adjust the recipe to cook in a crock pot?
I’m sure this could simmer all day in the slow cooker. My only worry would be how well the milk would do in the slow cooker. You could add that towards the end.
Been making this after every thanksgiving for at least 4 years. Always a huge hit thank u!
Can this be adjusted for the Instant Pot?
We have a blog post on how to convert recipes to the Instant Pot. Hopefully it will help answer your questions. https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/how-to-convert-recipes-into-instant-pot-recipes/
I added crumbled bacon to the recipe and took out the garlic and chilis. It was the best
This soup is absolutely DELISH! I made it exactly as written, but substituted leftover Turkey Gravy for the Cream of Chicken soup. It tasted awesome! I have a lot left over, and am wondering if the leftover soup can be frozen?
My family really enjoyed this recipe. Instead of using cream of chicken soup I used some leftover turkey gravy that we had. Turned out great!
Sadly, soups with any kind of cream or milk base tend to separate with freezing. This leads to a grainy textured soup that doesn’t taste good.
Love this recipe! Make it every year.