Pasta Soup

This pasta soup is super flavorful and perfect for a cold day! Even better, it is incredibly easy and quick to make.  Try it with Thyme Popovers. Find recipe here:  http://imajneasycooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/thyme-popovers.html

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsps Olive Oil

 

1 lb of Ground Turkey or Chicken

1 medium Red Onion, chopped

2 Stems of Fresh Rosemary, chopped

1 tbsp of Fresh Thyme

(2) 14.5oz Cans of Chicken Broth

(1) 14.5oz Can of Vegetable Broth

(1) 8oz Can of Tomato Sauce

(1) 14.5oz Can of Italian Style Diced Tomatoes

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Basil

1 tbsp of hot sauce

3 cups of Tri-Colored Rotini Pasta

1 medium Zucchini, cut lengthwise and then chopped

Sea Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

*Heat the olive oil in a large pan and brown the meat with the onion, rosemary and thyme on medium heat. Drain the mixture and return to the pan.

*Add the chicken and vegetable broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, garlic powder, oregano, basil and hot sauce. Cover and heat on medium-high heat about 10-15 minutes, or until simmering.

*Add the pasta and cook uncovered on medium-high heat. Add the zucchini about 2 minutes after adding the pasta. Cook until the pasta starts to get tender (about 9-11 minutes from when the pasta is added) and remove from heat.

*Season with the salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

Pork, Cabbage and Potato Stew

Want to warm the hearts and souls of people closest to you? Check out this light, yet hearty stew that's so easy to make even the kid's will enjoy helping you bring it all together.

INGREDIENTS

4 thick-cut pork chops

1 small cabbage (1 ½ to 2 lbs) coarsely chopped

6 medium sized Yukon potatoes chopped coarsely

6 cups water

3/4 cup of dry white wine

1 (32 oz) carton of chicken stock

2 tsps red pepper flakes

3 tsps salt

3 tsps black pepper

2 stems of fresh rosemary

DIRECTIONS

*Start by adding the water, white wine, and chicken stock to a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat.

*Season your water, wine and stock mixture with the salt and pepper and/or any other seasoning to your liking.

*Once your liquids are seasoned, you may then add in your thick-cut pork chops.  Allow pork chops to simmer for approximately 45 to 50 minutes or until tender.

*Next add in the coarsely chopped potatoes. Potatoes should boil/simmer for about 15-18 minutes.

*When potatoes are determined fork tender, add in red chili flakes, rosemary and cabbage, cabbage should only simmer for about two (2) minutes.

*Turn the pot off and let all the ingredients incorporate for around ten minutes.

*Serve in a large bowl or on a small plate with a side of toasted bread.