Soups, Stews and Chili | An Inspired Cook

Category: Soups, Stews and Chili
- Chicken Cacciatore
  
  Posted at 8:38 am by NativeNM, on March 14, 2014
  In need of some comfort food, I’ve got the perfect dish. A bowl of chicken cacciatore with some creamy polenta will make you feel right at home. It’s one of the most flavorful dishes you could make and the chicken practically falls off the bone. So easy to make, everything goes together in a dutch oven to simmer for 30 minutes to an hour. I love it with a side of creamy polenta but it depends on the mood. The spicy tomato gravy is so delicious you can pair it with pasta, rice or even mashed potatoes. Continue reading →
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 4 Comments | Tagged Bone in Chicken Legs and Thighs, Chicken Cacciatore, Polenta
- Thai Noodles with Curry Peanut Sauce
  
  Posted at 9:00 am by NativeNM, on January 24, 2014
  I have been looking for a curry dish to try out and found a great soup recipe that sounded like it would fit all our taste buds. In full disclosure, my soup turned into a noodle bowl as I made it up ahead of time and let the noodles sit in the broth for about an hour before serving. The noodles absorbed most of the liquids to make a thick saucy noodle bowl. So if you want a soup dish, serve immediately. In the end I learned that even though my dish didn’t turn out as expected, the flavors remained intact and it made a most delicious bowl.
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  Posted in Entree, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 0 Comments | Tagged Bean Sprouts, Coconut Milk, Fresno Red Peppers, Red Curry Paste, Rice Noodles, Thai Noodles with Curry and Peanut Sauce
- New Mexico Red Chile Posole
  
  Posted at 9:11 am by NativeNM, on December 24, 2013
  Traditional New Mexico Posole is a rich hearty stew made from red chiles, pork and dried corn also known as hominy. Most New Mexicans have a bowl of posole and tamales during the holidays between Christmas and New Years. I will miss being in NM for the holidays, seeing the lighted luminarias and the aroma of chile in the air which is breathtaking this time of year. But I won’t miss out on having a comforting bowl of posole with a pork tamale. This year I made a more traditional red chile posole and it was so good, it reminded me of home. Have a wonderful holiday everyone!
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes, Red or Green, Soups, Stews and Chili | 4 Comments | Tagged Ancho Chile, Guajillo Chile, Hominy, New Mexico Red Chile Posole, Red Chile Posole, Tamales, Traditional New Mexico Posole
- Chicken and Dumplings
  
  Posted at 9:02 am by NativeNM, on December 13, 2013
  It hit me this week how soon the holidays will be here. Time has quickly gotten away from me and I’ve had to rush around trying to get things done. With that in mind I haven’t had a lot of time to make dinner. When I’m crunched for time I sometimes pick up a rotisserie chicken which saves me the trouble and usually makes more than one meal. I picked off the leftovers and chopped it to make my tried and true recipe of chicken and dumplings that everyone loves. With the cold weather we’ve been having it sounded like the perfect time for a comforting bowl of stew with a dollop of mashed potatoes on the side. It’s like immersing the potatoes into a dumpling gravy that tastes oh so good. Stay warm everyone and have a great weekend!
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 2 Comments | Tagged Chicken and Dumplings, Dumpling Gravy, Dumplings, Mashed Potatoes, Rotisserie Chicken
- Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  
  Posted at 8:51 am by NativeNM, on November 22, 2013
  It looks like we may have a cold blustery weekend with dropping temperatures and the possibility of rain or snow. I thought it would be the perfect time to hunker down by the fire with a good book and a warm bowl of soup. You see, I’m not a cold weathered person and the least bit of cold seems to go right through me. I’ve always been this way, once the cold settles into my bones it’s there for the duration and I don’t thaw out until Spring. Something hearty . . . something rich would be just the thing to warm my spirits. With that in mind I reached for my recipe for chicken and wild rice soup which is filling as well as comforting. One bowl and it may be time for a nap!
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 6 Comments | Tagged Chicken and Wild Rice, Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, Rotisserie Chicken
- Calabacitas Chowder
  
  Posted at 8:55 am by NativeNM, on September 24, 2013
  It’s good to be back after a few weeks. Joe and I went to the East Coast and enjoyed some sun and sand, some hiking, and took in some historical sites. It was wonderful but at the same time exhausting. We walked many a mile each day while taking in every moment. It’s taken a good week to get back in the groove back here at home. Since we’ve been back the weather has cooled down considerably. The clouds and rain have descended upon us and makes me yearn for a bowl of chowder. Looking for something a bit healthier and vegetarian I went with some zucchini, corn and green chile. It was packed with flavor and spice which was just what I was looking for. I added a bit of finely grated Oaxaca Mexican cheese which melted perfectly and made the chowder extra creamy. I was hoping it would last for a day or two but someone found it in the wee hours of the night and it was gone by morning. Wonder who that could be?? I’ll give you 2 guesses!
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 2 Comments | Tagged Mexican Zucchini Corn Chowder, Oaxaca Cheese, Vegetarian, Zucchini Corn Soup
- Charro Beans
  
  Posted at 9:02 am by NativeNM, on July 12, 2013
  Awhile back Joe and I ate at a Mexican restaurant where they served Charro Beans on the side. That first bite brought back memories of something my Mom used to make. Only she called them Chuckwagon Beans and I remember asking her to make them. I looked up an old index card with her handwritten recipe and found that she seasoned her pinto beans with cooked bacon, onion, green chiles and tomatoes. Of course out on the farm we rarely had a meal without a pot of beans on the table, but I remember the Chuckwagon beans as special, much more flavorful. Since Joe doesn’t like beans I kind of got away from the pinto’s over the years. I pulled out Mom’s old recipe and tried it out just to see if it tasted like the charro beans and I’m happy to say they were pretty darn close. Thanks Mom. . . for the recipe and the memories!
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 8 Comments | Tagged Charro Beans, Chuckwagon Beans, Pinto Beans, Soupy Beans
- Chorizo Black Bean Soup
  
  Posted at 8:35 am by NativeNM, on May 24, 2013
  I love chorizo but chorizo didn’t always like me. Recently I found a local smoked meat market that makes their own chorizo. It is much lower in fat and doesn’t cook out an excessive amount of grease the way some do while maintaining the spicy flavor. First thing I wanted to make was soup. I imagined a healthy and tasty black bean soup loaded with beans, chiles and corn and now a chorizo sausage that was lighter with very little fat. It was terrific if I do say so myself! And the best thing of all was I didn’t have to share. Those who won’t touch beans don’t know what their missing!
  
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green, Soups, Stews and Chili | 2 Comments | Tagged Chorizo Black Bean Soup, Chorizo Sausage, Roasted Corn, Roasted Peppers
- Braised Beef Stew with Root Vegetables
  
  Posted at 8:37 am by NativeNM, on April 23, 2013
  Just when I think old man Winter is gone for good, he laughs at me with a cold blast of wind and rain that chills me to the bone. So I decided to make up a hearty bowl of braised beef stew with root vegetables to warm up. I spent an afternoon prepping the meat and veggies and as they simmered on the stove, the aroma and warmth it brought was a welcome feeling. And with such a large pot of stew I would have leftovers for a couple days. A little break from the kitchen would give me some extra time to pick up a book and enjoy some “me” time!
  
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 2 Comments | Tagged Braised Beef Stew with Root Vegetables, Chuck Roast
- Cheddar Cheese Soup with Pretzel Croutons
  
  Posted at 8:47 am by NativeNM, on January 29, 2013
  I love pretzel bread and every time I pick up a loaf I think of those big soft pretzels with cheese dip. After giving it some thought, I decided to make a Cheddar Cheese Soup and toss some toasted pretzel bread croutons on top. They were so delicious, a little crunchy on the outside and that soft pretzel like taste on the inside. I was craving a cheese soup with a little southwest flare so I added some roasted Poblano chiles and Fresno red peppers. A creamy Queso like soup! Continue reading →
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