CREAMY TURKEY NOODLE SOUP

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I was honored when my fireman son-in-law asked to add this recipe to their firehouse cookbook. You can prepare parts of this turkey soup ahead of time and then assemble when ready. Serve with crispy whole-grain crackers. -Carol Perkins, Washington, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup uncooked kluski or other egg noodles
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute carrot and celery until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth, cream and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in noodles. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until noodles are al dente, 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir until turkey is heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.