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Slow Cooker Turkey & Gnocchi Chowder

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Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bacon, chopped into 2" pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 3-7 lb. turkey breast, boneless, skinless, cut into two pieces
  • ¾ cup onions, chopped
  • ¾ cup carrots, chopped
  • ¾ cup celery, chopped
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 4 cups 1 L poultry or vegetable broth
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 Tbsp water
  • 1-1/2 cups 1% milk
  • 1 cup 10% cream
  • 1 package, 1 lb. store-bought potato gnocchi
  • 3 cups fresh baby kale

Instructions
 

  • In a sauté pan over medium heat, fry bacon until crispy. Add garlic and cook one minute longer.
  • Transfer bacon and any bacon fat to a slow cooker. Add turkey, onions, carrots, celery, basil, oregano, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Cover, and cook on high for 4 hours.
  • Remove turkey to cutting board and chop or shred. Return to slow cooker. Add cornstarch mixture, milk, cream and gnocchi. Cover and cook 45 minutes.
  • Stir in baby kale, cover cooker until kale is wilted about 2-3 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.