Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Chowder (Dairy Free)

Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Chowder made with dairy free coconut milk, potatoes, bacon and flavorful spices. This turkey chowder can conveniently be made in either the slow cooker or stovetop. It’s one of our go-to family soups for lunch or dinner.

Homemade Creamy Turkey Chowder

I originally came up with this recipe for my husband. He usually isn’t too picky when it comes to food but I know he prefers thick and creamy soup or chili over broth based soups. I make a lot of broth-y soups because it is usually easier to make them dairy free. But this soup is the best of both worlds in my opinion. It’s creamy but without the dairy!

Why You'll Like This Recipe

• Easy: This creamy turkey chowder is made with simple ingredients and can be made in either the slow cooker or stovetop. Set it and forget it.
• Flavorful: The mix of green chilies, creole seasoning, and chili powder gives this chowder a little kick of spice! It’s a delicious flavor combination with ground turkey, corn and potatoes.
• Dairy Free: This creamy turkey chowder is completely dairy free! Instead of thick cream, we use dairy free full fat coconut milk instead.

Ingredients in slow cooker creamy turkey chowder

Ground Turkey: I like using ground turkey in soups and tacos for a lean alternative to beef. You could also use ground chicken but I find that it’s harder to find in grocery stores in my area.  

Garlic: Don’t underestimate the flavor that garlic brings to a dish. Use fresh minced garlic for this recipe if you can.

Russet Potatoes: Also known as Idaho potatoes, russet potatoes are great for mashing and cooking with. In this recipe, one is blended to add to the creamy-ness of the soup.

Green Chilies: I forget about the flavor green chilies can add to a dish sometimes. These little chilies are great for soups!

Turkey Broth: Alternatively, you could use vegetable broth or chicken broth.

Canned Corn: I typically don’t cook with corn very often but I think it adds a heartiness to this dish that my family loves.

Coconut Milk: The secret ingredient that helps this soup creamy without heavy cream! I use full fat canned coconut milk for best results. 

Bacon: I opt for nitrate-free gluten free bacon but use whatever type you prefer.

Creole Seasoning: I have a homemade recipe for creole seasoning on the blog but you could also use store bought. Just check the ingredients on the label if you follow a specific diet.

Chili Powder: This soup isn’t spicy in my opinion but if you are sensitive to spice, you can omit the chili powder or only use a small amount. The soup will still be delicious.

Pepper and Salt: Feel free to adjust the salt and pepper amount to your liking.

How to make in the Slow Cooker:

1. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and cook the ground turkey and minced garlic. Once the turkey is cooked through, add it to the slow cooker.
2. Next, take the peeled potatoes and chop four of the potatoes into bite sized pieces. Add them to the slow cooker. Take the remaining potato and cut it in half. Add the halves to the slow cooker.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and spices to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours.
4. Once the potatoes are cooked through, carefully take out the two potato halves. Add them to a blender along with a little bit of the broth from the slow cooker. Blend on high until smooth. Add the blended potato back to the soup and stir until creamy. Enjoy!

How to make on the stovetop:

The directions for making this soup on the stovetop aren’t that much different from the slow cooker but there are few adjustments.

1. Heat a stock pot on medium-high heat and cook the ground turkey and minced garlic. Once the turkey is cooked through, add the turkey broth to the stockpot and reduce the heat to low.
2. Next, take the peeled potatoes and chop four of the potatoes into bite sized pieces. Add them to the stock pot. Take the remaining potato and cut it in half. Add the halves to the stock pot.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and spices to the stock pot. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Once the potatoes are cooked through, carefully take out the two potato halves. Add them to a blender along with a little bit of the broth from the slow cooker. Blend on high until smooth. Add the blended potato back to the soup and stir until creamy. Enjoy!

More soup recipes to try!

• Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
• Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
• Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup
• Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup
• Healing Slow Cooker Carrot Soup

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