Turkey Pot Pie Using Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Introduction
Turkey pot pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is a hearty and filling dish that is easy to make and can be customized to suit your tastes. One of the best things about turkey pot pie is that it can be made using leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. In this article, we will show you how to make a delicious turkey pot pie using cream of mushroom soup.Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp thyme
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 4-6 tbsp ice water
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked turkey, cream of mushroom soup, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, celery, carrots, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
3. Spoon the filling into a 9-inch pie dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and salt for the crust.
5. Cut in the vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a ball.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit the top of the pie dish.
8. Place the crust on top of the filling and crimp the edges to seal.
9. Cut a few slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Variations
There are many ways to customize this recipe to suit your tastes. Here are a few ideas:
- Use leftover chicken instead of turkey.
- Swap out the cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or cream of celery soup.
- Add in some diced potatoes or sweet potatoes for extra heartiness.
- Top the pie with mashed potatoes instead of a crust.
