Spicy Winters Stewsoup Recipes

SPICY WINTER'S STEW/SOUP

Steps:

• Coat the beef in flour, salt, & pepper. Heat the oil in a large pot. Brown the beef in the oil.
• Dump the petite tomatoes, tomato sauce, & beef broth into the pot with the beef. Add the parsley, Worcetershire sauce & all the spices into the sauce. Simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes.
• Add the vegetables to the sauce & simmer the soup on low heat for 30-40 minutes.
• Before the vegetables are completely done add the noodles into the pan & water (enough to cover the noodles). Cook for additional 10 minutes or until the noodles are fully cooked.
• Serve with warm bread & butter. Yum!

BEEF STEW/SOUP

Steps:

• ***If possible season the meat with salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, paprika and cover in the fridge overnight. Otherwise still season the meat to your liking and go ahead.
• Start by heating the pot to medium-high heat.
• Add olive oil and fry onions 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
• Add the carrots, celery, and peppers and let them cook for at least 8-10 minutes. (The celery should start to get soft but not mushy and the onions will look translucent).
• Add the garlic and chopped herbs (if using fresh thyme and rosemary).
• Cook for another minute or two.
• Add the meat and potatoes and stir until the meat loses the raw look.
• Add the paprika (hold back on adding any salt until after you ad the stock since they can be salty at times).
• Add the beef or chicken stock (you need just enough to cover the meat and vegetables. If more is required you can always mix a stock cube in water and add to pot).
• Add the tomato paste and let it all come to a boil, reducing the heat to allow it to simmer.
• Let it cook for half an hour or until the potatoes become soft and allow for the soup/stew to thicken up.

SIMPLE CHICKEN STEW/SOUP

Steps:

• Sprinkle a small amount of salt, pepper, cumin, & paprika on the chicken. (About 1/2 teaspoon of each spice for all 3 pieces of chicken).
• Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the pressure cooker. Add the olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, & the rest of the spices into the pot. (Don't forget 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper, cumin, & paprika).
• Note: If you are using a regular pot instead of a pressure cooker the cook times are tripled & you may need more water.
• Place the chicken into the cooker & add the onions & carrot. Cook for 10 minutes, after it begins to hiss. (Regular pot, roughly 30 minutes).
• Remove chicken & place on a plate. Put the potatoes & 1 1/2 cups of water into the pot & cook for 4 more minutes, after it begins to hiss. (Regular pot, 12-15 minutes).
• While the potatoes are cooking break the chicken into small pieces (disregard the bones).
• Once the potatoes are done add the chicken back into the pan & stir. Pour into a serving dish & serve with warm bread.