Turkey Chowder with Wild Rice, Crimini, and Pancetta

Health score
19%
Turkey Chowder with Wild Rice, Crimini, and Pancetta
45 min.
8
534kcal

Suggestions


There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty chowder to bring comfort and satisfaction, and our Turkey Chowder with Wild Rice, Crimini Mushrooms, and Pancetta hits all the right notes. This delightful dish is not just a feast for the stomach but also a treat for the senses, with its rich and creamy base that envelops tender pieces of turkey, earthy mushrooms, and the rich, savory flavor of pancetta. It's a perfect way to use up leftover turkey, making it an ideal post-holiday meal or a satisfying dinner on a chilly night.

The combination of wild rice adds a unique texture and a nutty flavor that beautifully complements the other ingredients, while the fresh parsley sprinkled on top brings a burst of color and freshness. With a balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, this chowder is not only nourishing but also decadently delicious, registering at a satisfying 534 calories per serving.

Prepare to wow your family or guests with this crowd-pleaser that serves eight, making it perfect for gatherings or meal prep for the week. In just 45 minutes, you can serve up bowls filled with pure comfort. So grab your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 cup butter ()
  •  carrots diced
  •  celery stalks chopped
  • 1.5 cups corn kernels frozen
  • 5.5 cups crimini mushrooms sliced (baby bella)
  • teaspoon rosemary dried crushed
  • cup heavy whipping cream 
  • ounce pancetta diced italian sliced ( bacon)
  • servings parsley fresh italian chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shallots chopped
  • cups turkey meat cooked chopped (reserved from carcass)
  • 10 cups turkey stock 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 2.5 cups water 
  • ounces rice wild rinsed drained

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Bring 2 1/2 cups water, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender but still firm to bite, 45 to 60 minutes (time will vary depending on variety of rice).
  2. Drain; set aside.
  3. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
  4. Add pancetta and cook until browned, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain.
  5. Add mushrooms to pot and cook until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes.
  6. Transfer to medium bowl.
  7. Add butter to same pot.
  8. Add carrots and celery. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  9. Add shallots; stir until soft, about 2 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle flour over and stir 1 minute. Return mushrooms to pot.
  11. Mix in Turkey Stock and rosemary; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  12. Add rice, pancetta, turkey meat, and corn to soup. Simmer to blend flavors, about 10 minutes. Stir in cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cool. Cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.
  13. Divide soup among bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories534kcal
Protein18.24%
Fat52.53%
Carbs29.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.98
Glycemic Load
10.83
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.681739496148%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.65mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.59kcal
26.68%
Fat:31.61g
48.63%
Saturated Fat:14.82g
92.61%
Carbohydrates:39.57g
13.19%
Net Carbohydrates:36.36g
13.22%
Sugar:10.18g
11.31%
Cholesterol:95.22mg
31.74%
Sodium:817.66mg
35.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.69g
49.38%
Vitamin A:3549.14IU
70.98%
Vitamin K:73.54µg
70.04%
Vitamin B3:12.31mg
61.54%
Selenium:35.17µg
50.24%
Vitamin B2:0.75mg
44.27%
Phosphorus:368.59mg
36.86%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.49%
Copper:0.6mg
29.78%
Potassium:931.5mg
26.61%
Manganese:0.46mg
22.8%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.89%
Zinc:3.27mg
21.8%
Folate:83.16µg
20.79%
Magnesium:74.83mg
18.71%
Vitamin B5:1.66mg
16.65%
Iron:2.39mg
13.27%
Fiber:3.2g
12.82%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.82%
Vitamin C:8.7mg
10.55%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.4%
Calcium:68.3mg
6.83%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.54%
Source:Epicurious