Thanksgiving Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3¾ cup winter squash
• 1¾ cup celery root, cut into
• 2 quart turkey stock
• ½ cup rice, uncooked
• 1¼ cup savoy cabbage, coarsely
• 2¼ cup turkey meat, cooked and cubed
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedures

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy kettle.
2. Add the winter squash (such as butternut or hubbard) and celery root; saute over medium heat 2 minutes.
3. Add the turkey stock, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Puree the mixture in a food processor or blender and return to the kettle.
5. Add the remaining squash and celery, and the uncooked rice.
6. Cook the mixture, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
7. Add the savoy cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, or until the rice and vegetables are tender.
8. Stir in the cubed turkey meat.
9. Heat until hot.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.