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Leftover turkey corn chowder crockpot recipe served in a white bowl and silver spoon.

Slow Cooker Leftover Turkey Corn Chowder

Creamy slow cooker turkey corn chowder made with leftover turkey, potatoes, corn, and heavy cream. Dump-and-go comfort the whole family will love.
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Author Kori
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 389 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 to 6-quart crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups chopped leftover turkey
  • 3 cups diced russet potatoes (peeled)
  • 2 cups frozen corn (or, canned/drained)
  • 1 cup frozen chopped onion
  • 4 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus extra to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (plus extra to taste)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Add turkey, potatoes, corn, onion, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker.
    Adding ingredients for leftover turkey corn chowder crockpot recipe into a black oval slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, until potatoes are tender.
    Placing the lid on the slow cooker and cooking leftover turkey corn chowder crockpot recipe until it is done.
  • Add cream to a medium bowl, whisk in 2 ladles full of hot chowder juices. Add sour cream then stir the mixture into the soup, season to taste, and serve.
    Creating a slurry for leftover turkey corn chowder crockpot recipe and adding it to the black oval crockpot.

Notes

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes check out my post above.
TIPS: for a thicker chowder, mash a few of the cooked potatoes, or stir in a ¼ cup instant mashed potato flakes.
VARIATIONS: Add 2 to 3 teaspoons of fresh thyme instead of dried thyme. Make it cheesy and stir in shredded cheddar at the end. Lemon juice can be added to increase acidity. 
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Season to taste. Serve with biscuits, rolls, or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 31gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1231mgPotassium: 872mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 614IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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