Leftover Turkey Chowder Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. rendered bacon fat
• 2 lrg leeks, white part only finely minced
• 2 x carrots peeled, diced
• 2 x celery stalks diced
• 2 x potatoes peeled, diced
• 1/2 c. diced sweet red pepper
• 2 c. diced cooked turkey
• 2 c. sliced mushrooms
• 1 tsp dry thyme
• 1/2 tsp grnd sage
• 1/2 tsp crumbled rosemary
• 1 x bay leaf
• 1 quart turkey or possibly chicken broth Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 c. cool lowfat milk

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