Turkey and Barley Chowder Crock Pot
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Turkey and Barley Chowder made effortlessly in your crock pot! This soul-warming recipe transforms tender, shredded turkey, nutty barley, and a medley of wholesome vegetables into a creamy, flavorful chowder that’s perfect for chilly days. Slowly simmered with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a hint of cream, this one-pot wonder is packed with both nutrition and comforting flavors. Ready in just a few minutes of prep and a few hours of hands-free cooking, it’s an ideal solution for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Serve it with crusty bread for an irresistibly satisfying meal the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Barley, uncooked
- 2 large Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Russet potato, peeled and diced
- 6 cups Chicken or turkey broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until slightly softened, about 3–4 minutes. Transfer to the crock pot.
Add the shredded or diced turkey, uncooked barley, diced potato, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the crock pot.
Pour the chicken or turkey broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged. Stir gently to combine.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the barley is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the milk and heavy cream. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Let the chowder heat for an additional 15–20 minutes on the low setting until warmed through.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 977 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
