TURKEY AND CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON AND CHIPOTLE

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One recipe for Buttermilk Brined Turkey Breast is enough for this Turkey and Corn Chowder with Bacon and Chipotle recipe as well as the Turkey and Poblano Red Eye Stew and the Pilgrim Casserole later in the week.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

5 ears corn on the cob
4 cups chicken stock
Herb bundle of parsley, dill and thyme
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
6 slices good-quality bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 large fresh bay leaf
2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo, pureed
1/2 cup masa or corn meal
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles
1 pound Buttermilk Brined Turkey Breast, recipe follows, or roast turkey breast, sliced and chopped into bite-size pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crusty Portuguese rolls or toasted English muffins, for dunking
4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup Sriracha or other hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
2 round tablespoons kosher salt
6 to 8 peppercorns
2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, sliced
A few sprigs chives, coarsely chopped
A few sprigs dill, coarsely chopped
A few sprigs parsley, coarsely chopped
3 boneless turkey breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Olive or canola oil
Poultry seasoning

Steps:

  • Scrape the corn kernels into a bowl. Place the cobs and herb bundle in a pot with the stock and add about 3 cups of water, then bring to a low simmer.
  • In another pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook to render the fat. Add the garlic, onions and bay leaf, then cook to very tender, stirring frequently, 10 minutes. Add the corn kernels and stir in the chipotle puree.
  • Ladle 1 cup of the hot stock over the masa, stir and let stand to thicken.
  • Remove the cobs and herb bundle from the corn stock and add it to the soup pot. Stir in the thickened masa paste, cream and green chiles. Add the Buttermilk Brined Turkey Breast and bring the soup to a bubble. Cook to thicken to your desired consistency, then season with salt and pepper.
  • For extra thick chowder, puree half of the corn kernels before adding to the soup.
  • Place the buttermilk, Sriracha, salt, peppercorns, garlic, lemon, chives, dill and parsley in a double-bagged 2 1/2-gallon plastic resealable bag. Add the turkey breasts and refrigerate on the bottom shelf of the fridge overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Arrange a metal rack over or in a rimmed baking sheet and rub the rack with oil. Remove the turkey breasts from the brine and pat them dry. Arrange the breasts on the prepared baking rack and coat the skin with a little oil, sprinkle with poultry seasoning and cook until a thermometer reads 165 degrees F and the skin is light to medium golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Riley Kollm
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This soup looks delicious. I'm going to make it this weekend.


Kajal Kumari
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Deepthi Nishanthi
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Angelus Daemon (Mitch)
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.


Marley Nkosi
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This is the best turkey soup I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Gabadiele Sarepitlo
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Rajesh_ “DJ Gamer” FF
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This soup is so versatile. I've used different types of meat, vegetables, and even different kinds of cheese. It's always delicious.


Caiaphas Abangali
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. I just threw all the ingredients in in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Jannatul Maoya
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I used ground turkey instead of diced turkey and it turned out great. I also added a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.


Arun Tuttle
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I wasn't sure about the chipotle at first, but I'm so glad I added it. It really gives the soup a nice kick.


Jaytin Short
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


David Velazquez
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tom Ciuise
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the soup turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Steven Marshall
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater cleaned his bowl. The soup is so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and chipotle give it a really nice depth of flavor.


Natasza LItwoniwicz
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This turkey and corn chowder is absolutely delicious! The flavors of the turkey, corn, bacon, and chipotle blend together perfectly. I especially love the little bit of smokiness that the chipotle adds. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any