Thursday, November 11, 2010

sweet potato stew

You're Welcome.

My Auntie made this for us last week.
I haven't enjoyed a soup this much since the first time
I had Fire Roasted Tomato soup at Paradise Bakery!
Ingredients:
· 3 T olive oil
· 1 large sweet onion (walla walla, mayan) peeled and chopped
· 1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped
· 1 orange bell pepper, cored and chopped
· 1 ½ lbs. boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” dice
· 1 lb (4 links) of andouille sausage or other sausage of choice
· 2 large cloves garlic, minced
· 1 tsp. cumin powder (optional)
· 1 tsp. chili powder
· 4 oz can chopped green chilies
· 15 oz can garbanzo (or pinto, kidney, black, or great northern) beans, with liquid
· 15 oz can chopped tomatoes with liquid +15 oz can of water
· 3 lbs. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1” pieces (not yams!)
· 1 tsp. kosher salt
· 12” pumpkin, top removed and seeded (or use decorative ceramic autumn/Halloween themed serving)
Garnishes:
· 1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
· 1 cup sour cream
· 2 cups shredded cheddar, Monterrey Jack, or Colby Cheese

Method:

In a large saucepan or stockpot, heat oil. Add onions and peppers, cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until softened. Add chicken, sausages, and garlic. Stir, cook on medium for 5-8 minutes until chicken is browned lightly on the outside. Add cumin powder (optional), chili powder, chopped green chilies, beans, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and salt.

Cover, simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring gently on occasion. Taste for seasoning.

Place stew in carved out pumpkin, over top with foil and place on baking sheet keep warm in 200-degree oven until ready to serve. (no longer than 2 hours)

Serve with garnishes of cilantro, sour cream and cheese in separate bowls for guest to help themselves. Serves 6-8

1 comment:

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