Slow Cooker Curried Thanksgiving Soup with Stuffing Croutons

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion

  • 3 carrots, chopped

  • 1/2 cup leftover gravy

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped roasted turkey

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • stuffing croutons (recipe, below)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instruction

  1. Combine broth and mashed potatoes in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, whisking to ensure no potato clumps remain. Stir in onion, carrots, gravy, curry powder, ginger, and garlic. Cover and cook on High 2 to 3 hours or Low 4 to 6 hours.
  2. Stir in turkey and cream. If on Low, turn to High. Cook on High until turkey is heated through, about 30 minutes. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

  3. Top servings with Stuffing Croutons and garnish with olive oil and additional cilantro.