Herbed Turkey Pot Pie with Garden Veggies

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A golden, soul-soothing pie that tastes like gratitude wrapped in pastry.

🌿 Introduction

There’s something timeless about a pot pie — the way it brings together scraps, memories, and warmth into one humble, golden dish. This Herbed Turkey Pot Pie with Garden Veggies is my go-to after the holidays, when the refrigerator holds more blessings than I can count and the house still smells faintly of rosemary and gratitude.

I love how this recipe feels restorative — like slowing down after celebration. It’s not just about using leftovers but honoring them, giving what remains a new and beautiful purpose. Every bite tastes like comfort and grace, like a gentle reminder that nothing in the hands of love goes to waste.

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfect use for leftover turkey or chicken.
• Creamy, hearty filling full of colorful garden vegetables.
• Flaky golden crust that’s both rustic and elegant.
• Adaptable with whatever herbs or veggies you have on hand.
• Comfort food at its most soul-nourishing.

🕰️ Quick Reference Snapshot

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 6 servings
Skill Level: Easy to moderate
Equipment: Skillet, rolling pin, pie dish or cast iron skillet
Dietary Info: Dairy-free adaptable

🥕 Ingredients

(US + Metric)

For the Filling

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 cup (150 g) chopped green beans or peas
• 1 cup (240 mL) diced cooked turkey (or chicken)
• 3 tbsp (25 g) flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1 ½ cups (360 mL) Golden Garden Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
• ½ cup (120 mL) milk or cream (optional for richness)
• 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Crust

• 1 prepared pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)

🌱 Seasonal Swaps

• Replace turkey with leftover roasted veggies for a vegetarian version.
• Add sweet potatoes, parsnips, or mushrooms for depth.
• Use puff pastry instead of pie dough for a lighter, flakier finish.

🌿 From My Garden

This recipe feels like my winter garden in a dish — bits of thyme, sprigs of rosemary, and whatever greens have survived the chill. It reminds me that even after the harvest, the soil still gives — one more handful of herbs, one more way to taste gratitude.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Prepare the Filling

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add onion, garlic, and carrots; cook 5 minutes, until softened.
4. Stir in green beans (or peas) and turkey.
5. Sprinkle flour over mixture; stir until coated.
6. Slowly pour in broth, stirring until thickened. Add milk, herbs, salt, and pepper.
7. Simmer 5–7 minutes, then remove from heat.

Assemble the Pie

1. Pour filling into a pie dish or cast iron skillet.
2. Drape crust over top, trimming edges and sealing with your fingers or a fork.
3. Cut small slits in the center for steam.
4. Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.

Bake

1. Bake 35–40 minutes, until crust is deeply golden and filling is bubbling.
2. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

🍽 Serving & Pairing Suggestions

• Serve with Winter Greens & Citrus Salad or French Lentil & Caramelized Onion Salad.
• Pair with Coconut Cardamom Rice Pudding for a cozy winter dinner.
• Add a cup of Carrot Ginger Soup with Coconut & Lime as a starter.
• Enjoy with a slice of Midnight Grace Bread (Citrus & Cranberry Loaf) the next morning.

🥡 Storage & Make-Ahead

• Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture.
• Freeze unbaked pie up to 2 months; bake from frozen, adding 10 extra minutes.
• Filling can be made 1 day in advance and chilled before assembling.

✨ Final Thoughts

This pie is more than comfort food — it’s redemption in a dish. It takes what’s left and turns it into something new, something nourishing, something shared. It’s the story of grace retold in butter and herbs, reminding me that even the remnants can become a feast when we offer them with love.

As you serve it warm from the oven, may your table feel like a reflection of that same grace — abundant, healing, and whole. 🕯️🥧

🤝 Community & Connection

• Instagram — Daily garden moments & behind-the-scenes; tag your dish so I can cheer you on! 🌿📸
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• Join FB Group — Ask questions, swap ideas, and share what’s growing with a kind, garden-loving community. 🌱🫶

🛒 Favorites from My Kitchen to Yours

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• Cast iron skillet — for that perfect golden crust.
• Pastry brush — ideal for glazing with egg wash.
• Rolling pin — a must for homemade pie dough.

🌻 Related on Southern Soil Sunshine

• [Golden Garden Vegetable Broth] — The flavorful base behind this comforting filling.
• [Winter Greens & Citrus Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing] — A bright, crisp side dish.
• [Coconut Cardamom Rice Pudding] — Sweet comfort to end the evening.
• [Rustic Apple-Sage Pork Chops] — Another herby, homey December favorite.
• [Herbed Turkey Pot Pie with Garden Veggies] — For when you want to taste gratitude twice.