Smoked Turkey and Bacon Chowder with Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons

Name: Smoked Turkey and Bacon Chowder with Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 283 grams cups chopped applewood-smoked bacon (about , divided; 24 smalls fresh brussels sprouts; 710 milliliters chopped carrots; 10 servings Cayenne pepper; 946 milliliters chopped celery; 10 servings Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons; 12 larges garlic cloves, peeled; 3 liters (or more) low-salt chicken broth; 1 liters chopped onions; 24 pearl onions; 907 grams russet potatoes, peeled, diced; 1 strip Very thin of fresh sage; 2 Tbsps tomato paste; 4 smoked turkey drumsticks (4 to 4 1/2 pounds total); 2 Tbsps vegetable oil

Smoked Turkey and Bacon Chowder with Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains roughly 69g of protein, 35g of fat, and a total of 771 calories. Head to the store and pick up pumpernickel and cranberry croutons, cayenne pepper, celery, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.

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Add turkey; sauté until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.

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Whole Turkey

Transfer to plate.

Add 1 cup bacon to pot; stir 1 minute.

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Bacon

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Add next 5 ingredients. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 15 minutes.

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Mix in tomato paste.

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Add 12 cups broth; return turkey to pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until turkey and vegetables are very tender, about 45 minutes.

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Broth

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Transfer turkey to large plate; cool.

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Cut meat into bite-size pieces, discarding all skin, bones, and tendons. Working in batches, puree chowder in processor until smooth. Return puree to same pot; add diced turkey. Thin chowder with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper