Turkey Dumpling Stew
Warm, hearty, and brimming with comfort, this Turkey Dumpling Stew is the ultimate one-pot meal for cozy dinners. Tender chunks of shredded turkey simmer alongside a medley of sautéed vegetables in a flavorful broth seasoned with aromatic thyme and rosemary. Fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings—made from scratch with buttery dough—are the crowning touch, cooking right in the pot to soak up all the rich flavors. A pop of sweet peas adds vibrant color and texture, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley gives it a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfect for using up leftover turkey or creating a satisfying, rustic meal from scratch, this stew comes together in under an hour and is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're looking for a cold-weather classic or a comforting dish that delivers big on flavor, this recipe will leave everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced into rounds
- 2 stalks Celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups Cooked turkey, shredded
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for dumplings)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the shredded turkey, chicken broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring the stew to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
While the stew simmers, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the milk and gently stir until a soft dough forms (do not overmix).
Stir the frozen peas into the simmering stew.
Using a spoon or small scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the simmering stew. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15 minutes. Do not uncover during this time to allow the dumplings to steam and cook through.
After 15 minutes, check the dumplings by inserting a toothpick or fork into the center. If it comes out clean, the dumplings are done.
Garnish the stew with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1436 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 693 mg | 15% | |
*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.
