Roast Turkey & Herbed Dumpling Stew
A comforting stew featuring tender turkey and fluffy herbed dumplings in a rich broth, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Stew
- 4 cups chicken broth for a robust base
- 3 cups rich roast turkey stock homemade or purchased
- 1.5 cups boiling water essential for melding flavors
- 2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base for an extra flavor boost
- 1 large onion, chopped for sweetness and depth
- 16 oz bag baby carrots, sliced chunky for vibrant color and sweetness
- 4 ribs celery, fairly thickly sliced for crunch
- 4 cloves garlic, minced add depth with its aromatic charm
- 0.75 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper for a hint of spice
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only, to infuse warmth
- 1 tablespoon butter for richness
- 4-5 cups leftover roast turkey, pulled into pieces the star of the show
For the Dumplings
- 1 cup flour to create fluffy dumplings
- 2 teaspoons baking powder for leavening
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar to balance flavors
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt to enhance taste
- 0.5 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper for seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon dried parsley to add herbal notes
- 0.125 teaspoon ground rosemary for an earthy undertone
- 0.125 teaspoon poultry seasoning classic flavor twist
- 0.0625 teaspoon onion powder for additional sweetness
- 1.5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed to create a tender dumpling
- 0.5 cup cold milk for moisture
For Thickening
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch to thicken your stew
- 2 tablespoons cold milk for thickening ensuring a smooth texture
- 0.125 teaspoon regular table salt optional for extra seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large stock pot, add chicken broth and turkey stock.
- Heat the water to boiling with the chicken base in the microwave and stir until dissolved, then add to the pot.
- Bring the pot to a boil.
- Add the remaining soup ingredients except turkey and dumpling ingredients.
- Gently boil over medium heat for 10 minutes until veggies are tender.
Cooking Dumplings
- For the dumplings, whisk the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cut in small cubed butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in milk until moistened.
- Drop dumpling dough into boiling broth by spoonfuls, then cover tightly and reduce heat to low.
- Cook without peeking for 15 minutes.
Final Steps
- Remove the lid, lower heat, and add turkey, folding in gently.
- Return to a low simmer.
- To thicken the stew, mix cornstarch with cold milk and drizzle it into the simmering stew, stirring gently until thickened.
- Simmer for 1 minute.
- Taste and add salt if desired.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
To elevate your stew, consider adding seasonal vegetables like green beans or potatoes. For a creamy stew, mix in a splash of cream just before serving. Avoid overmixing the dumpling ingredients for best texture.