Leftover Turkey Corn Chowder Recipe - Crockpot Recipe - 10-Minute Prep! (2024)

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ThisLeftover Turkey Corn ChowderRecipeis the perfect way to use your Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s creamy, flavorful, loaded with leftover turkey and veggies, and made in the crockpot!

You guys. This turkey corn chowder is a fun twist on a classic and the best way to use your Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s cozy, it’s creamy, and it’s officially one of my new favorite ways to use leftovers.

Ingredients

• Unsalted Butter– adds warmth and flavor depth.
• Yellow Onion, Carrot, and Celery– the classic “mirepoix” veggie blend which adds flavor and color.
• Sweet Potato– adds sweetness and a creamy texture.
• Sweet Corn and Creamed Corn– use canned varieties of both. Don’t drain! The liquid incorporates into the broth for the soup.
• Chicken Broth– a flavorful soup base.
• Dried Thyme, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Red Pepper Flakes – a sweet, earthy, and spicy seasoning blend. Omit the cayenne and red pepper flakes if you don’t like spice.
• Half-and-Half and Cornmeal– whisked together to form a slurry which helps thicken the soup for a creamier texture.
• Turkey– cooked and cubed. I just use my leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
• Cilantro and Sour Cream– for serving, if desired!

How to make

Simply throw all your ingredients into your slow cooker! The result is an ultra flavorful, super easy turkey corn chowder.

1. Place everything except the half-and-half, cornmeal, turkey, and optional toppings into your crockpot then cover and cook onHIGHfor 3-4 hours or onLOWfor 7-8 hours.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together half-and-half and cornmeal.
3. In the last 30 minutes of cook time if cooking onHIGHor in the last hour if cooking onLOW, stir in the half-and-half mixture and cubed turkey. Cover and continue cooking.
4. Serve with cilantro and sour cream and enjoy!

What turkey to use

I love to make this the day after Thanksgiving as a way to use my leftover turkey but any cooked and cubed turkey will work.

You could also use cooked chicken or ham if preferred!

How to thicken

The cornmeal and half-and-half slurry helps thicken the soup. It will also thicken slightly as it cools.

If it’s still not as thick as you would like it to be, you can make another slurry and slowly whisk that in or transfer it to a stockpot on the stove and let it simmer so some moisture can evaporate.

What to serve with turkey corn chowder

Since I like to make this using my leftover Thanksgiving turkey, I think it’s fitting to serve it alongside leftover sides! Or just make more sides because why not? 😉

• Mashed Potatoes
• Sausage Stuffing
• Corn Casserole
• Green Bean Casserole
• Dinner Rolls

How to store

Leftover turkey corn chowder will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

To reheat,thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen then warm on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.

– Jennifer