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Boil and Bubble Soup Cauldron





Yields
Makes about 5 quarts; 10 to 12 servings

Notes: The hominy can pass for teeth and the green peas as beady little eyes. If making soup ahead, don't add peas; cover soup when cool and chill, then add peas when reheating. For a tureen, use a rustic pan, such as a cast-iron Dutch oven. Or you can use a pumpkin shell. You'll need a pumpkin at least 12 to 16 inches tall and wide. Cut off top and scoop out seeds. About 10 minutes before serving, fill shell with boiling water to warm. Drain and fill with hot soup. Use top as lid for the pumpkin tureen.

Boil and Bubble Soup Cauldron




Richard Jung
 1 tablespoon salad oil
 2 pounds raw turkey Italian sausages
 1 onion (8 oz.), chopped
 1 red bell pepper (8 oz.), stemmed, seeded, and chopped
 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
 1 tablespoon chili powder
 2 teaspoons cumin seed
 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
 2 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth
 2 pounds banana or Hubbard squash
 3 cans (15 oz. each) hominy, drained
 1 box (10 oz.) frozen peas
  Salt and pepper
Step 1
1

Place oil in an 8- to 10-quart pan over medium-high heat. Squeeze sausages from casings into pan; discard casings. Break sausage into bite-size chunks. Stir occasionally until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir over high heat until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
3

Stir in chili powder, cumin seed, and oregano. Add broth, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 4
4

Meanwhile, peel squash and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add to broth. Return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until squash is tender when pierced, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5
5

Add hominy. If peas are frozen in a block, whack container against counter to separate, then pour peas into soup. Turn heat to high and bring soup to a boil, about 3 minutes.

Step 6
6

Pour soup into a tureen and ladle into mugs or bowls. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 286Calories from Fat 38
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 43mg15%
Sodium 826mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Protein 19g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.