Creamy Turkey Soup

By TOH_Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1/4-in. pieces
• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. each dried thyme, savory and parsley flakes
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 5 medium carrots, cut into 1/4- in. pieces
• 1 to 2 cups turkey or chicken broth
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas

Preparation

Step 1

In a large kettle, saute onion and celery in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour and seasonings; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey and carrots. Add enough broth until soup is desired consistency. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add peas; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 qt.).
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 300 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 82 mg cholesterol, 636 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 26 g protein.