Bowl Of The Wife Of Kit Carson Recipes

BOWL OF THE WIFE OF KIT CARSON (TURKEY LEG SOUP WITH CHICKPEAS)

Steps:

• Drain garbanzos well. Do not save water.
• Place garbanzos in a large pot or Dutch oven.
• Add the 2 quarts water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until garbanzos are tender, about 1 hour.
• Remove garbanzos with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving water.
• Add turkey legs to the cooking water. If there is not enough liquid to cover, add a little water.
• Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, skimming any foam that forms on top.
• Add onion, bay leaf, salt and peppercorns.
• Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until turkey is cooked and tender, about 45 minutes.
• Remove turkey legs and set aside.
• Strain and reserve liquid. Discard solids.
• Remove meat from turkey legs, cut into 1" cubes, and set aside. Discard skin and bones.
• Bring liquid to a boil over high heat.
• Stir in rice and oregano, and reduce heat to low.
• Cover tightly and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in garbanzos, turkey and chilies.
• Simmer just until all ingredients are heated through, 4-5 minutes.
• Ladle into a serving bowl and top with cheese and parsley.
• If using avocados, arrange on top.
• Serve hot.

BOWL OF THE WIFE OF KIT CARSON

Steps:

• Heat broth to boiling. Pour into four bowls and add one-fourth of each of remaining ingredients, except lemon.
• Serve immediately, with lemon quarters for guests to squeeze over the soup if desired.

BOWL OF THE WIFE OF KIT CARSON

Steps:

• Bring broth to boil.
• add beans, chicken, chili peppers, Liquid Smoke, paprika and oregano.
• Cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add avocado slices.
• Mound rice and chunks of cheese in soup bowls.
• Ladle in hot soup.