SMOKED TURKEY-POTATO CHOWDER

Smoked Turkey-Potato Chowder image

Making soup doesn't have to be an all-day affair. This pleasing chowder is ready to serve in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup sliced celery (2 medium stalks)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 oz) fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium
3 cups frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers (from 28-oz bag)
6 oz smoked turkey breast, cut into cubes (1 1/3 cups)
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
Stir in flour and pepper until well blended. Increase heat to medium-high; gradually stir in broth, cooking and stirring until bubbly and thickened.
Stir in potatoes, turkey breast, peas and milk. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. During last 2 minutes of cooking time, stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 8 g