Smoked Turkey And Bacon Chowder With Pumpernickel A

Name: Smoked Turkey And Bacon Chowder With Pumpernickel And Cranberry Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 smoked turkey drumsticks (4 to 4 1/2 pounds total); 2 cups chopped applewood-smoked bacon (about 10 ounces), divided; 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, diced; 5 cups chopped onions; 4 cups chopped celery; 3 cups chopped carrots; 12 large garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; ½ cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth; Cayenne pepper; 24 pearl onions; 24 small fresh brussels sprouts; Very thin strips of fresh sage

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 smoked turkey drumsticks (4 to 4 1/2 pounds total)
2 cups chopped applewood-smoked bacon (about 10 ounces), divided
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, diced
5 cups chopped onions
4 cups chopped celery
3 cups chopped carrots
12 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
Cayenne pepper
24 pearl onions
24 small fresh brussels sprouts
Very thin strips of fresh sage

1
Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add turkey; saute until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add 1 cup bacon to pot; stir 1 minute. Add next 5 ingredients. Saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 15 minutes. Mix in tomato paste. 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.
2
Transfer turkey to large plate; cool. 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
3
Cook onions and brussels sprouts in pan of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; peel onions. Cut onions and brussels sprouts in half through core. do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
4
Saute 1 cup bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add onions and brussels sprouts to skillet. Toss until heated through.
5
Ladle chowder into bowls. Top with onions, brussels sprouts, bacon, and fresh sage. Serve
6
alongside or on top of chowder.

2049

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 smoked turkey drumsticks (4 to 4 1/2 pounds total), 2 cups chopped applewood-smoked bacon (about 10 ounces), divided, 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, diced, and more.

Yes, Smoked Turkey And Bacon Chowder With Pumpernickel And Cranberry Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smoked Turkey And Bacon Chowder With Pumpernickel And Cranberry Croutons

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