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Turkey + Veggie Chowder

This creamy turkey and veggie chowder is a light yet hearty comfort food recipe. Made with lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, colorful peppers, peas, carrots, and a touch of sour cream and cream cheese, it delivers rich flavor without being heavy. Perfect for a protein-packed weeknight dinner or meal prep, this chowder is cozy, nourishing, and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 238
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey 99% lean
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 2/3 cup peas and carrots frozen
  • 4 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tbsp light sour cream
  • 4 tbsp whipped cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water to mix with cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • garlic salt to taste

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, sauté the ground turkey over medium heat until it begins to brown. Break it apart into crumbles as it cooks.
  2. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots along with chicken bouillon, Cajun seasoning, and garlic salt.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and increase heat to medium-high. Add the chopped spinach and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Stir in the whipped cream cheese and light sour cream until fully melted and incorporated.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Add to the chowder and stir until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
  8. Turn off the heat and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice preference—add less for mild flavor or more for extra heat.
  • If the chowder is too thick, thin it with a splash of chicken broth before serving.
  • This chowder reheats well and tastes even better the next day.