Turkey Dumpling Soup

Ingredients:

1 lb turkey tenderloin (can use chicken instead)

1/3 cup chicken broth

1 Tbsp butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 ribs celery, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 tsp poultry seasoning

2 cups water

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 (10oz) pkg frozen mixed peas and carrots

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place turkey tenderloin in the dish. Add chicken broth, then cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45min or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F. Cool and shred turkey. Set aside to be added later.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour, celery, onion, salt, and poultry seasoning. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10min.
3. Stir in water, broth, cream, and potatoes. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, about 10min.
4. Add peas and carrots and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15min.
5. Add the turkey to the saucepan and simmer until heated through. Divide among bowls and top with fresh biscuit.

Serves: 8-10,  Prep time: 40min,  Total time: 2hrs 15min

Submitted by: Tami Webb