Smoked Turkey and Bacon Chowder with Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons

Ingredients

• 2 cups applewood-smoked bacon
• 4 cups celery
• 12 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 2 pounds russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 5 cups onions
• 12 large garlic cloves
• + 8 more ingredients
• • Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons
  • Very thin strips of fresh sage
  • 4 smoked turkey drumsticks (4 to 4 1/2 pounds total)
  • 24 pearl onions
  • 3 cups carrots
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 24 small fresh brussels sprouts

Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add turkey; sauté until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add 1 cup bacon to pot; stir 1 minute. Add next 5 ingredients. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 15 minutes. Mix in tomato paste. Add 12 cups broth; return turk...

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