Turkey and Barley Chowder Crock Pot

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Turkey and Barley Chowder made effortlessly in your crock pot! This soul-warming recipe transforms tender, shredded turkey, nutty barley, and a medley of wholesome vegetables into a creamy, flavorful chowder that’s perfect for chilly days. Slowly simmered with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a hint of cream, this one-pot wonder is packed with both nutrition and comforting flavors. Ready in just a few minutes of prep and a few hours of hands-free cooking, it’s an ideal solution for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Serve it with crusty bread for an irresistibly satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked turkey, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Barley, uncooked
• 2 large Carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Russet potato, peeled and diced
• 6 cups Chicken or turkey broth
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until slightly softened, about 3–4 minutes. Transfer to the crock pot.

Step 2

Add the shredded or diced turkey, uncooked barley, diced potato, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the crock pot.

Step 3

Pour the chicken or turkey broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged. Stir gently to combine.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the barley is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 5

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the milk and heavy cream. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

Step 6

Let the chowder heat for an additional 15–20 minutes on the low setting until warmed through.

Step 7

Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3426.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2963.7

Total Fat 89.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 725.3mg	0%
Sodium 6518.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.5g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 271.3g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 811.7mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 6890.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.9%

Protein: 37.4%

Carbs: 34.8%