The Kernell Family’s Turkey and Dumplings (Episode 9)

In this episode, Darla is in the kitchen to make her mom's famous Thanksgiving leftover turkey and dumplings. This soup has been a family staple that friends travel far and wide to savor. But will Darla's gluten-free twist be the reason her dumplings sink…or swim?

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Ingredients

Serves 6-8 people

Turkey

Bone-in Turkey Thigh (1 lb)

Bone-in Turkey Breast (2 lb)

Butter (1/2 c)

Kosher Salt (1 Tbsp)

Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp)

Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning Blend (2 Tbsp)

Olive Oil (2 Tbsp)

Soup

Cooked & Shredded Turkey (3-4 c)

Yellow Onion (1)

Butter (2 Tbsp)

Bay Leaves (2)

Carrots (3)

Celery Ribs (3)

Fresh Thyme (2 Tbsp)

Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning Blend (2 Tbsp)

Russet Potatoes (4)

Cornstarch (1/2 c)

Fresh Parsley

Fresh Garlic (2 Tbsp, diced)

Better than Bouillon Chicken Flavor (8 tsp)

Water (6-8c)

Whole Milk (1 c)

Gluten-Free Dumplings

All Purpose Gluten Free Flour (2 1/4 c)

Eggs (2, beaten)

Gluten Free Chicken Broth (1 c)

Baking Powder (2 tsp)

Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp)

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Directions

For the turkey:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
2. Melt 1/4 c butter. Keep remaining softened at room temperature.
3. Pat turkey dry. Lift skin and stuff with softened butter.
4. Place turkey in baking pan. Drizzle with melted buter and rub with Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning Blend, Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper.
5. Roast the turkey for 45-50 minutes or until turkey reaches 170°F (76°C). Remove from the oven, wait until cool, then shred.

For the soup:

1. Prep veggies (wash and dry, peel and slice carrots, peel and slice potatoes into 1/4 cubes, slice celery, chop parsley and thyme)
2. Melt butter in large pot big enough to hold 8 c water. Sauté onion until transparent. Add carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until aromatic. Sprinkle with cornstarch.
3. Add water to pot. Simmer on medium for a few minutes. Add Better than Bouillon Chicken Flavor and bay leaves to boiling water. Add milk. Add shredded turkey. Bring everything to a simmer. Leave at a simmer. Remove bay leaves before adding dumplings.

For the dumplings:

1. Mix gluten free flour, eggs and baking powder in a bowl. Add beaten eggs, fresh parsley, and chicken broth. Mix well.
2. Take even spoonfulls of mixture and drop into simmering soup. Sprinkle Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning Blend on the dumplings.
3. Cover soup and continue to simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley and fresh thyme as well as kosher salt and pepper (if needed).