Creamy Turkey Soup

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (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.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, savory and parsley flakes
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 5 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 to 2 cups turkey or Chicken Broth
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

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.