Smoked Turkey and Bacon Chowder with Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons Recipe

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Smoked Turkey and Bacon Chowder with Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons
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  1. For chowder: 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 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 Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.
  3. For garnish: 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. Sauté 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 Croutons alongside or on top of chowder.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3583.98 Kcal (15005 kJ)
Calories from fat 2063.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 229.26g 353%
Cholesterol 929.21mg 310%
Sodium 6472.76mg 270%
Potassium 2024.69mg 43%
Total Carbs 147.74g 49%
Sugars 30.3g 121%
Dietary Fiber 47.39g 190%
Protein 253.34g 507%
Vitamin C 249mg 415%
Vitamin A 23.5mg 784%
Iron 23mg 128%
Calcium 563.5mg 56%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 330.33 Kcal (1383 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.13g 353%
Cholesterol 85.64mg 310%
Sodium 596.59mg 270%
Potassium 186.61mg 43%
Total Carbs 13.62g 49%
Sugars 2.79g 121%
Dietary Fiber 4.37g 190%
Protein 23.35g 507%
Vitamin C 23mg 415%
Vitamin A 2.2mg 784%
Iron 2.1mg 128%
Calcium 51.9mg 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 90
    Points
  • 94
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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