We came home recently from a wedding down south, inspired by the food we ate. At home, the fridge was basically empty, but the freezer and pantry were not! And we came home to a bumper crop of cherry tomatoes waiting for us on the vine. I whipped up this classic southern dish with what was on hand, and oh boy - was it ever good. 1/2 red onion, diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 link Andouille sausage (1/4 lb), diced 1-1/4 cup long grain rice (I used Jasmine) 2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp favorite Cajun seasoning mix 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup frozen petite peas, defrosted 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half at the waist 2 Tbsp butter plus 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced Sauté the onion, carrot and celery in a dash of olive oil in a wide, shallow skillet (use one that has a tight fitting lid). ...
I make homemade bone broth regularly from bones of whole chickens I roast, stored in the freezer until soup day - about four chickens. But even store-bought broth will produce a fine result with all the other love and fresh ingredients you put into this soup! It's the perfect homeopathic relief from the sniffles. 2 carrots, peeled and diced 4 stalks celery, diced 1 large onion, peeled and diced 1 shallot, peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh sage, minced 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, pulled 1/2 lb kielbasa, diced 4 cooked boneless chicken thighs (I used leftovers from yesterday’s grilling), cubed 1 cup cooked ham, cubed 2 quarts chicken bone broth (ideally homemade) 2 cups fresh kale leaves, diced 1/4 cup pearled barley 2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (I leave skins on) 1 cup frozen petite peas Sauté the carrots, celery, onion, shallots and kielbasa in a few tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot. Add a dash of salt (about 1/2 tsp) and coo...