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Ingredients
- 1 (6–8 pound) regular old sturdy pumpkin
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, finely ground (use a spice grinder or mortar-and-pestle)
- 2 large pinches chili powder
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups (packed) grated Gruyère
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from white bread (I put a day-old baguette, minus the crust, in a mini food processor)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 5–7 cups chicken stock (I used not quite 5 for a 6-pound pumpkin)
- Parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2891g | |
| Calories 516 | |
| Calories from Fat 331 | 64% |
| Total Fat 37.57g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 22.8g | 91% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium 4506mg | 188% |
| Potassium 2323mg | 66% |
| Total Carbs 13.58g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.7g | 39% |
| Sugars 0.12g | 0% |
| Protein 29.28g | 47% |
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