SOUPER BOWL BREAD BOWLS

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You'll score points when you spoon the halftime meal into these hearty bowls. The bread's spongy texture makes it the perfect container for the creamy full-flavored chowder...or a thick soup, stew or chili. -Darlene Alexander, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup water (70° to 80°)
1 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 egg white, lightly beaten
VEGETABLE CHOWDER:
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
3-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 cups milk
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into six portions; shape into balls. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with egg white. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., To make bowl, cut the top fourth off of bread; carefully hollow out bottom of each, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use)., For chowder, in a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add mixed vegetables. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk until combined. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in bacon, bouillon, seasoned salt and pepper until bouillon is dissolved. Serve in bread bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 23g protein.