Slow-Cooker Hearty Turkey Stew With Squash and Spinach For Two

Name: Slow-Cooker Hearty Turkey Stew With Squash and Spinach For Two
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 , onion, chopped fine; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; 1 tablespoon, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried; 1/8 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1 pound, butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces (3 cups); 2 cups, chicken broth, plus extra as needed; 2 teaspoons, instant tapioca; 1 , bay leaf; 1 pound bone-in, turkey thighs, skin removed, trimmed; , Salt and pepper; 2 ounces (2 cups), baby spinach; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

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By Katherine Perry

For a twist on classic chicken stew, we turned to meaty turkey thighs, pairing them with earthy butternut squash and baby spinach.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Slow Cooker

SERVES2

TIME6 to 7 hours on low

Slow cooker size3½ to 7 quarts

Slow-Cooker Hearty Turkey Stew With Squash and Spinach For Two

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Slow Cooker

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes added complex depth of flavor and worked nicely with the mellow taste and silky texture of the butternut squash. To bloom the seasonings and soften the onion, we gave them a jump start in the microwave b...

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