Keeping it Simple!
I am a big believer in keeping it simple, especially in the kitchen. Simple ingredients with simple step-by-step preparation results in bold and healthy flavors along with really good nutrition. Over the years, I’ve learned to keep it simple when I make homemade soup, chili and sauce by using a common recipe as my starter.
The Recipe Starter for Soup, Chili & Sauce!
Grocery List: Garlic, onions, 2 -3 colorful Bell peppers, olive oil.
Recipe Starter:
1. Get out a large skillet. Add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and heat to medium high heat while preparing veggies.
2. Peel, crush and mince 3-4 cloves fresh garlic (or more, if you love garlic)
3. Peel and chop 1 large or 2 small onions. I like red onions because they are more colorful. All onions work.
4. Wash, seed and chop 2 sweet Bell peppers. Choose red, green, yellow, orange or purple.
5. When oil is hot, add prepared veggies to skillet and stir to allow to caramelize, or turn golden, for 4-6 minutes.
The Recipe Finishers for Soup, Chili & Sauce!
1. Soup: Add broth, canned tomatoes, cut up veggies of choice, chopped fresh parsley, cooked chicken or lentils, s & p. Simmer 1-2 hours.
2. Chili: Add cut up tomatoes, canned tomato sauce, kidney beans, cooked lean ground beef, chili powder, cumin, s & p. Simmer 1 hour.
3. Sauce: Add tomato paste, water, chopped fresh basil, crushed red pepper (optional), s & p. Simmer 1-2 hours.
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What healthy twist will you add to homemade soup, chili or sauce?