Day before paycheck soup
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | mediums | Yukon gold potatoes; peeled and cubed |
| 3 | Stalks celery; cut in tiny pieces | |
| 2 | larges | Carrots; peeled and diced |
| 1 | large | Onion; peeled and chopped |
| 1 | quart | Turkey broth |
| 1½ | cup | Cooked turkey; cubed |
| ¼ | cup | Dry sherry |
| ¼ | pounds | Pancetta; minced |
| 3 | Chicken bouillon cubes | |
| Fresh ground white pepper; to taste | ||
| 2 | cups | Milk; warmed |
| ¾ | cup | Instant mashed potato flakes; optional |
Directions
Sautee the pancetta in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
Remove with a slotted spoon. Add the celery, onion & carrots to the pan & cook til onions are translucent. Add the broth & bring to a boil. Add bouillon cubes & potatoes & cook uncovered for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add the turkey & simmer 5 minutes to warm the turkey. Add the warmed milk & sherry, taste for seasonings. Stir in the mashed potato flakes to thicken if you want a "creamy soup.
Recipe by: Christopher E. Eaves Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 564 by "Christopher E. Eaves" <cea260@...> on Jan 20, 1998