My initial idea to use the remaining leftover Thanksgiving turkey was a white chili, but then I realized I didn't actually have any chilies, or peppers for that matter. So I'll call this a "stew" instead. Whatever it is, it was GOOD! I knew I'd be the only one eating it so I decided to spice it up a bit. Topped with just a bit of colby/jack cheese and some fresh cilantro, it was a warm bowl of goodness on a cold rainy day.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 leeks chopped
- 2 cups of your favorite broth (I used stock made from the turkey!)
- 8 oz of leftover turkey meat
- 1 can of white (Northern) beans drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoon dried cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper (less or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ tablespoon green chili sauce
Instructions
Heat the oil and sauté the leeks until softened and just browning. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook for at least 20 minutes, allowing all the flavors to merge and deepen.
Top with a bit of grated cheese and some fresh or dried cilantro.
I love 1 pot dishes! Pretty easy, no? 🙂
📖 Recipe
Turkey, Leek and White Bean Stew
Cozy up with this comforting turkey, leek and white bean stew. This delicious and easy-to-make recipe will become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 leeks chopped
- 2 cups of your favorite broth I used stock made from the turkey!
- 8 oz of leftover turkey meat
- 1 can of white Northern beans drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoon dried cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper less or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ tablespoon green chili sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté the leeks until softened and just browning.3 leeks chopped, 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook for at least 20 minutes, allowing all the flavors to merge and deepen.2 cups of your favorite broth, 8 oz of leftover turkey meat, 1 can of white, 2 teaspoon dried cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon red pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ tablespoon green chili sauce
- Top with a bit of grated cheese and some fresh or dried cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 549mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1418IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 5mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Biz
When you get chiles again, make my 2 point ancho chile soup - it was so good! I made a turkey breast a couple weeks before Thanksgiving since I knew we were doing ham on Thanksgiving - it was a great way to use up the leftover turkey! 😀
http://mybizzykitchen.com/2010/11/10/ancho-chili-turkey-mexican-soup/
Hope all is well with you!
Megan Bennett
This looks really good. Yum! Thanks for sharing it.
Laura
Oh my gosh that looks so good. That is right up my alley! I just tried Northern Beans for the first time recently, and I love them! They are so soft and squishy (in a good way). Wish I had some leftover turkey to make this with. Love the fresh cilantro on top; that seals the deal for me.