Description
A creamy, hearty potato soup made with smoked turkey, tender potatoes, and whole milk. This snow day favorite is simple, filling, and perfect for cozy winter meals.
Ingredients
1 pound smoked turkey, diced
1 large onion, diced
8 potatoes, diced
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups water
1 gallon whole milk
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the diced smoked turkey until heated through and lightly browned.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle in the flour and pour in the water, stirring well until smooth and lump-free.
- Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes begin to turn tender.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the whole milk.
- Simmer gently for about 1 hour, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until thick and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
Stir frequently once milk is added to avoid scorching.
Mash some potatoes in the pot for a thicker texture.
Add shredded cheese near the end for extra richness.
Top with green onions or extra smoked turkey before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
