Turkey Chowder with Wild Rice, Crimini, and Pancetta

This recipe originates from Rick Rogers at Bon Appetit Magazine, November 2007. It is a great way to re-purpose leftover Turkey from the holidays. It also provides a great excuse to cook turkey at a time other than the holidays.

Category: Soups, Stews and Chili

Cuisine: American

1 review 
Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes
by rpldmcelhany

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Water

3/4 cup wild rice (about 5 ounces) rinsed, drained

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

2 3-oz packages sliced pancetta (Italian bacon) diced

12 oz crimini (baby bella) mushrooms sliced (about 5 1/2 cups)

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)

2 carrots diced

2 celery stalks chopped

1/2 cup shallots chopped

1/3 cup all purpose flour

10 cups Turkey Stock (click for recipe)

1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary

2 cups turkey meat chopped cooked (reserved from carcass)

1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels

1 cup heavy whipping cream

fresh Italian parsley Chopped


Directions

Bring 2 1/2 cups water, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender but still firm to bite, 45 to 60 minutes (time will vary depending on variety of rice). Drain; set aside. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until browned, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Add mushrooms to pot and cook until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Add butter to same pot. Add carrots and celery. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add shallots; stir until soft, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over and stir 1 minute. Return mushrooms to pot. Mix in Turkey Stock and rosemary; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Add rice, pancetta, turkey meat, and corn to soup. Simmer to blend flavors, about 10 minutes. Stir in cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cool. Cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before serving. Divide soup among bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Reviews


A great chowder recipe. I will definitely be making this one again! Having a good stock makes all the difference.

Dogmanjr

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