Smoked Turkey Chowder

Smoked Turkey Chowder
45-60 minutes - Serves 8

Ingredients
4 C chopped smoked turkey, dark meat preferred
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 C turkey stock
6 C herb infused half and half*
Olive Oil
1 TBS Sunny Paris seasoning (Penzy's)
kosher salt
black pepper

Instructions

• Start infusing the half and half
• Prep your ingredients - chop everything and place into bowls for easy access
• Heat 2 tsp of olive oil in a 6 quart pot over medium heat
• Add carrots, celery and onions
• Sprinkle with 1 TSP kosher salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper (to taste)
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent and just beginning to soften
• Add potatoes and turkey
• Add Sunny Paris, a pinch of salt and a grind or two of pepper
• Add turkey stock and half and half
• Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring occasionally
• Reduce heat to low and cover
• Cook for 20-30 minutes, until potatoes are tender
• Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed

Herb Infused Half and Half

Ingredients
2 quarts half and half
3 fresh sage leaves or 1/2 TSP dried
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 TSP dried
1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried
1 bay leaf

Instructions
Tie fresh herbs together or place dried herbs in a tea infuser or cheesecloth tied with twine
Simmer herbs in half and half for 30 minutes
Remove herbs