Sopa cremosa de peru

Ingredientes

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 carrots (diced)
• 2 celery ribs (diced)
• 1/4 lb (250g) bacon (sliced)
• 4 potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 cups leftover turkey
• 1/2 cup flour
• 8 cups broth (turkey or chicken)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups of whipping cream (or use half and half)
• 1 teaspoon thyme or sage
• salt and black pepper to taste

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Heat butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and bacon. Sauté for around 5 minutes until it starts to caramelize.

2. 2

   Add the potatoes and garlic and cook for about 3 more minutes. Sprinkle the flour through mixture while stirring, cooking for another 2 minutes. This is the fast roux for thickening.

3. 3

   Stir in the turkey, bay leaf, thyme and soup broth into the ingredients. Bring to a boil for about 10 minutes (until potatoes are done).

4. 4

   Reduce heat, add whipping cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Season with salt and black pepper and enjoy.