Smoked Turkey and Bacon Chowder with Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons

Name: Smoked Turkey and Bacon Chowder with Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons
Yield: 10 main-course
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; 12 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth; Cayenne pepper; 24 pearl onions; 24 small fresh brussels sprouts; Very thin strips of fresh sage; Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons

By David BurkePhotography by Brian Leatart

January 31, 2007

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