Smoked Turkey and Bacon Chowder with Pumpernickel and Cranberry Croutons - International Recipe | Re

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