Almost Like Thanksgiving Turkey Soup

By á-161741

Ingredients

• 2 cups sliced leeks
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cups quartered button mushrooms
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp minced fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• salt to taste
• Minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Sweat leeks, carrot, and celery in butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until soft, 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium high. Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté 3 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle flour, thyme, nutmeg, and pepper over vegetables; cook 1 minute stirring constantly. De-glaze pot with sherry and simmer until nearly evaporated. Stir in broth, turkey, and cream; bring soup to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes; season with salt. Garnish with parsley.