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Slow Cooker Turkey Chowder

by Sarah Olson on November 22, 2020 32 Comments

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Want to change up that leftover turkey? This turkey chowder is the ticket! Creamy and flavorful and a welcome change for leftovers.

We love a good chowder recipe, this turkey chowder is unique, but also try my easy clam chowder!

close up of turkey chowder on wooden spoon.

If you are like me you like to use up all the leftover turkey. Roasted turkey is such a nice change from the rest of the year’s meals and I always want to make as many meals as possible with it.

We often make turkey noodle soup, but this year I went in a different direction. I made creamy decadent turkey chowder that has chopped leftover turkey and small diced vegetables. This chowder is as good as any fancy restaurant!

corn, spices, vegetables, cream, turkey broth, and turkey in front of the slow cooker.

How to make turkey chowder in the crockpot:

  • Leftover turkey – Use up that extra turkey. Note that I DO NOT use turkey more than 3 days old. It tends to get a stale taste if left too long in the fridge.
  • Vegetables – Carrots, celery, onion, red potatoes
  • Corn – One can of cream-style corn and one can of drained kernel corn.
  • Broth – I make turkey stock from the leftover turkey bones (or you can use chicken broth).
  • Cornstarch – This will give the soup a thick chowder like consistency. Make a slurry from cold water and cornstarch and add at the end of the cooking time. Cook for 30 more minutes.
  • Heavy Cream – Adds flavor and helps to thicken the soup more.
ingredients for turkey chowder in slow cooker

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  • Now you will need to add a cornstarch slurry and continue cooking until thickened. See the next step on how to do this.
turkey chowder before being cooked

How do I add cornstarch to a soup in the slow cooker?

  • Mix equal parts of cold water and cornstarch and whisk together, this is called a cornstarch slurry.
  • Add to the hot soup in the slow cooker. Stir.
turkey chowder in slow cooker before cream is added
  • Add the heavy cream along with the cornstarch slurry to make this chowder creamy.
  • Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 30 minutes more, this will get the soup up to temperature so the cornstarch will activate and thicken.
  • Serve and enjoy!
wooden spoon scooping turkey chowder out of slow cooker

Can I use chicken instead of turkey?

  • Yes, you can use raw chicken breasts or cut up leftover chicken in this recipe.
  • The same amount of cooking time for raw or cooked, for the vegetables take just as long to cook.

More turkey soups to make in your crockpot:

  • Slow Cooker Turkey Stock
  • Slow Cooker Turkey Noodle Soup
  • Slow Cooker Southwest Turkey Soup – Recipe from A Mindful Mom
  • Slow Cooker Turkey and Brown Rice Soup
  • Slow Cooker Turkey Dumpling Soup – Recipe from Mildly Meandering
  • Slow Cooker Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey
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wooden spoon scooping turkey chowder out of slow cooker

Slow Cooker Turkey Chowder

5 from 9 votes
Make that leftover turkey into something completely different with my easy turkey chowder recipe.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turkey chowder
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cubed leftover turkey
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced onion (or diced leeks)
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 2 cups red potatoes
  • 15 oz. can cream-style corn
  • 15 oz. can whole kernel corn drained
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 2 tsp. dried parsley
  • 4 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (WAIT TO ADD)
  • 1/4 cup cold water (WAIT TO ADD)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (WAIT TO ADD)
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Add the turkey, veggies, seasonings, and broth to the slow cooker (WAIT TO ADD THE CORNSTARCH, WATER AND HEAVY CREAM).
  • Stir.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.
  • When the cooking time is up, whish together the cold water and corn starch, stir into the chowder. Stir in the heavy cream.
  • Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes longer or until soup thickens.
  • Serve and enjoy!

How to Video:

Recipe Notes:

Can I use chicken instead of turkey?
  • Yes, you can use raw chicken breast or cut up leftover chicken in this recipe.
  • The same amount of cooking time for raw or cooked, for the vegetables take just as long to cook.

Nutrition:

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3367IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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Recipe adapted from Just a Pinch – Turkey Soup Continental

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    Comments

    1. Lisa says

      January 28, 2021 at 7:27 am

      What is considered a serving size?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 28, 2021 at 7:28 am

        I don’t have that information. I apologize.

        Reply
    2. Judy lennon says

      December 29, 2020 at 9:57 am

      Can I use regular whipping cream instead of heavy cream?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 29, 2020 at 10:30 am

        Yes, will work fine. Won’t be quite as thick but will work.

        Reply
    3. Liz P says

      December 27, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the amazing recipe!!!! I made it today and I love it!!!!!

      Reply
    4. Michelle says

      December 26, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is awesome! I rarely follow recipes without changing a little something to my liking. I followed it exactly as instructed, it was perfect! I just made it today with leftover turkey from our Christmas dinner yesterday. Will definitely be making it again! Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Kathy says

      December 23, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      Can you use 2 cans of whole instead of cream corn

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 23, 2020 at 8:58 pm

        Yes, that will work fine.

        Reply
    6. Michelle LaSpina says

      December 10, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Can’t wait to try this! Think russets would be comparable? I prefer the others but have these on hand.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 10, 2020 at 12:31 pm

        I think they will do fine!

        Reply
    7. Virginia says

      December 5, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, Sarah! I’m a long-time fan and first time poster. This recipe came out so unbelievably good that I wanted to share my results with you. I started with leftover smoked turkey and turkey bone broth I made after Thanksgiving. Then, I made your recipe exactly as written. The chowder is flavorful and a perfect comfort food for the cold winter weather we’re having. It’s better than any chowder I have had before and is perfect to curl up with on a cold pandemic day. I’m not gonna lie: I’m feeling super gourmet and kitchen-accomplished right now; my chowder looks like it should be in a magazine. I ordered another smoked turkey online to be delivered in a few weeks from now since I finally have a way to use up leftovers and not waste anything. Thank you for your website and especially your videos. I’m learning to cook more at home and the videos help a lot. I cannot wait to check out your other leftover turkey recipes! #Winning

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 6, 2020 at 7:52 am

        So great to hear! Now I need to order myself a smoked turkey. Great idea.

        Reply
    8. Gay Renner says

      December 2, 2020 at 8:07 am

      What size of crock pot

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 2, 2020 at 8:31 am

        Hi, in the recipe card you will find that information. 6 quart or larger.

        Reply
    9. Denise Darneille says

      December 1, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious. Made it tonight with our leftover turkey.

      Reply
    10. Pam says

      November 30, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and it was delicious! We will definitely be making it again! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    11. Samir Bandali says

      November 29, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      What would you suggest instead of cream for dairy free

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 29, 2020 at 8:26 pm

        If you are used to dairy free cooking you would have better idea than me. You could leave it out and it would still be good though.

        Reply
    12. Claudia says

      November 29, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      If I don’t have potatoes, what can I put instead ?

      Reply
      • Kellie L May says

        November 30, 2020 at 5:39 pm

        I used about 1/2 cup of uncooked Aborio Rice (Rice I use to make Risotto). I added it about 1/2 hour before the slurry and heavy cream. It was delish!

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          November 30, 2020 at 6:56 pm

          such a great idea. It’s a great base recipe. Would be good with dumplings or over biscuits too!

          Reply
    13. Cherie says

      November 28, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      Is a slow Coker the same as a crock pot?j

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 28, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Yes, crock-pot is a brand of slow cooker.

        Reply
    14. JB says

      November 26, 2020 at 3:06 am

      Hi,

      If I chose to substitute the turkey, about how much raw chicken would this recipe require?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 26, 2020 at 8:20 am

        Hi! I’d do 2-3 breasts or about 1.5 lbs.

        Reply
    15. Carmel says

      November 25, 2020 at 4:26 am

      Hi Sarah, what’s cormstarch, not sure they have that in Ireland.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 25, 2020 at 6:49 am

        I believe in Ireland it’s called cornflour? Is that what you use to thicken soups and gravys when you aren’t using wheat flour?

        Reply
    16. Tim says

      November 23, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      Hi Sarah,
      Can in freeze the Turkey chowder afterwards?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 23, 2020 at 8:19 pm

        Hi Tim, I did not try freezing this. I gave some away to my mom and grandpa. I’ve never had luck freezing dairy or potato soups.

        Reply
        • Angela says

          February 15, 2021 at 10:12 pm

          Hi there. Just wanted to let you know that you can freeze this. I always make large batches of cream soups and freeze them and they keep well for a couple months. To thaw , I put the container in a bowl or sink with some warm water.. Keep checking that you have warm water by changing the water and you only need enough water to cover half the container.. You are only thawing it enough to loosen the soup, so it will slide out of the container, into a pot. Then turn stove on low to continue thawing, while stirring frequently. The only thing I do after it’s thawed, is to add a little more milk or cream because I find it thins out some from being frozen and the creamy taste isn’t as strong. So by adding a little more dairy of your choice, brings back the thicker creamy taste . Hope this helps

          Reply
    17. Mary Dunaway says

      November 23, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      I love your recipes

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 23, 2020 at 8:21 pm

        Thank you Mary! Glad to have you here as a viewer.

        Reply

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