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Turkey
Chowder with Wild Rice, Crimini & Pancetta
2 ½ cups water
¾ cup wild rice
¼ tsp.
salt
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 – 3oz. pkgs. Sliced pancetta
(Italian bacon) diced
12 oz. crimini (baby bella) mushrooms,
sliced (about 5 ½ cups) ½ cup
butter
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
½ cup
chopped shallots
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
10 cups Turkey stock
1 tsp. dried crushed rosemary
2 to 4 cups chopped cooked turkey
meat
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
1 cup heavy whipping cream
String and cut off ends of beans. Cut into 2 inch pieces
and cook in boiling salted water for 20 minutes or until
done, but still firm. Combine drained beans with potatoes,
scallions and vinaigrette dressing. Refrigerate for several
hours or overnight. Drain off most of the excess marinade
and toss with the remaining ingredients.