Name: Turkey Chowder with Wild Rice, Crimini, and Pancetta
Yield: Makes 8 main-course servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup wild rice (about 5 ounces), rinsed, drained; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 3-ounce packages sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), diced; 12 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced (about 5 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped shallots; 1/3 cup all purpose flour; 10 cups Turkey Stock; 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary; 2 to 4 cups chopped cooked turkey meat (reserved from carcass); 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; Chopped fresh Italian parsley

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Turkey Chowder with Wild Rice, Crimini, and PancettaTina Rupp

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