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Turkey and Dumplings

A warm, comforting dish with shredded turkey and fluffy dumplings cooked in a savory broth with vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded Use leftover turkey for best results.
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups milk For a lighter version, use low-fat milk.
  • 1 tablespoon butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dumpling Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can use whole wheat or gluten-free mix.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil Substitute with melted butter or olive oil.
  • 3/4 cup milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until tender.
  2. Stir in the shredded turkey, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Dumpling Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add vegetable oil and milk, mixing until combined.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the boiling turkey mixture.
Cooking
  1. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  2. Serve hot in shallow bowls.

Notes

For extra fiber, serve with a side of steamed greens. This dish can be adapted with low-fat ingredients for a healthier version.