Easy Turkey and Dumplings (with Canned Biscuits) Recipe
This Easy Turkey and Dumplings recipe transforms leftover shredded turkey into a comforting, hearty meal with fluffy canned biscuit dumplings cooked directly in a savory turkey and vegetable broth. Ready in just 50 minutes, this one-pot dish combines classic flavors with simple pantry ingredients for a cozy dinner the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped carrots (2-3 medium carrots)
- 1 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 large onion)
- 1 cup chopped celery (2-3 stalks)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6-8 cups turkey or chicken stock, turkey drippings, broth, or a combination
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2-3 cups leftover shredded turkey
- 12 ounces canned biscuits (separated and cut into 3-4 pieces each)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped carrots, onion, and celery along with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are translucent and soft, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked veggies and stir to coat evenly. If the mixture looks dry, drizzle in additional olive oil and stir to combine.
- Incorporate Stock: Slowly drizzle in approximately 5 cups of turkey or chicken stock while stirring continuously. This will cause the mixture to bubble and thicken, forming the base of the soup.
- Add Turkey and Dumplings: Once the mixture is bubbling, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded turkey, then evenly sprinkle the biscuit pieces on top of the soup without stirring them in.
- Cook Dumplings: Cover the pot with a lid and let the biscuit pieces cook undisturbed for about 15 minutes. Stir gently once or twice during cooking to prevent sticking of biscuit pieces and ensure even cooking without stirring the dumplings into the broth.
- Finish Soup: Stir in the heavy cream if using. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. If the soup is too thick, gradually add more stock 1/2 cup at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Ladle the turkey and dumplings into bowls and serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can use a combination of turkey drippings, broth, or stock depending on what you have for maximum flavor.
- Cut biscuit pieces into 3-4 pieces each to allow even cooking and dumpling texture.
- Stir carefully while cooking dumplings to avoid breaking them up.
- Adding heavy cream is optional but adds richness to the soup.
- If leftover turkey is unavailable, cooked shredded chicken can also be used as a substitute.
