This hearty turkey stew is a comforting one-pot meal inspired by rustic home cooking. Tender turkey simmers slowly with potatoes, carrots, celery, herbs, and rich broth to create a warm and satisfying dinner. The recipe works perfectly for cozy family meals, meal prep, or using leftover turkey after the holidays. With simple ingredients and deep flavor, this stew delivers wholesome comfort in every spoonful.
Total Time:1hr 20minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
700g turkey breast or turkey thighs, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery sticks, chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 liter turkey or chicken stock
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup frozen peas
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add turkey pieces and brown on all sides for 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
Return turkey to the pot and add potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and stock.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45–60 minutes.
Add frozen peas during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Turkey thighs provide richer flavor and stay tender during simmering.
Leftover roasted turkey can also be used; simply add it later in the cooking process.
For a thicker stew, mash a few potatoes directly into the broth.
Fresh herbs enhance the flavor significantly compared to dried herbs.
The stew tastes even better the next day after the flavors develop further.
