Yield: 24 Establishment: Restaurant, Business and Industry Account, School   Ethnicity: American   Meal Type: Soup, Stew, Chili   Occasion: Superbowl, Tailgate   Preparation Method: Saute, Simmer   Product Type: Pulled Turkey, Cooked Turkey, Turkey Broth

Ingredients

1 Pound celery, diced

1-1/2 Cups margarine

1 Cup onions, finely chopped

3 Cups flour

1/2 Teaspoon thyme, ground

1 Tablespoon salt

1/2 Teaspoon white pepper, ground

6 Quarts TURKEY BROTH, heated

1-1/2 Pounds PULLED TURKEY or COOKED TURKEY, light and dark meat, cubed

1 Quart milk, heated

1-1/2 Cups pimiento, chopped

1/4 Cup fresh parsley, chopped

As needed garlic croutons

Cut celery into dice (1/4 inch). Melt margarine and saute celery and onions 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir flour and seasonings into vegetable mixture. Cook 5 to 6 minutes at medium heat. Gradually wisk turkey broth into vegetable mixture. Cook at medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is slightly thickened and bubbly. Fold turkey into sauce and continue cooking 15 minutes. Stir in milk, pimiento, and parsley. Continue cooking until a temperature of 160 degrees F is reached. Serve each portion with garlic croutons, if desired.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts Calories 301   % Daily Value* Total Fat 17g 51% Cholesterol 29mg Sodium 1275mg Total Carbohydrate 23g Protein 14g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4