{"product_id":"a-year-of-comfy-cozy-soups-stews-and-chilis-cooking-for-halflings-monsters-volume-2-paperback","title":"A Year of Comfy, Cozy Soups, Stews, and Chilis: Cooking for Halflings \u0026 Monsters, Volume 2 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAstrid Tuttle Winegar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE'S A DELICIOUS SAMPLE RECIPE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy daughter Callista was telling me about this soup she had whipped up on a whim. I told her it sounded amazing, but she hadn't written any of it down; she sort of remembered what she did, so I had to coax some memories out of her. This might not be exactly what she created, but she gave it a thumbs up  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI've never frozen this soup, so I can't tell you how avocados will freeze. It never lasts that long; it's such a comforting soup, sort of a New Mexican version of a chicken noodle soup. You'll feel your sinuses opening up when you eat this, and you'll be glad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCallista's Amazing Avocado Chicken Soup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons salted butter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon minced garlic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon salt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon smoked paprika\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon cumin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 cup onion, coarsely chopped\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3\/4\" chunks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 quart low-sodium chicken broth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 cups water\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 ounces roasted and chopped green chile, with juice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, with juice (such as Ro*Tel)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1\/2 cup long grain rice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5-6 ounces fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 pound avocados; peel, pit, and cut into 1\/2\" chunks (ripe, but not mushy)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoat a 6-quart saucepan with cooking spray. Melt the butter over rather high heat. Saute the garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, onion, and chicken until the pink is gone, 5-7 minutes. Add the broth, water, chile, and diced tomatoes with green chiles and bring to a boil. Add the rice and bring to a boil again, then cook on a rolling medium simmer 20 minutes, uncovered. Stir a few times. Add the spinach and cook another 1-2 minutes. Stir the avocados in gently and cook just a for a few seconds. Season, if desired. Cover and chill leftovers. Serves 4-6.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetarian?\u003c\/strong\u003e Omit the chicken and substitute one pound of chopped summer squash varieties, such as yellow or zucchini, and substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER DESCRIPTIONS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Beef\" highlights 11 hearty soups, stews, and chilis. Items such as \"Dragon Fire Chili\" and \"Oodle Noodle Soup\" will surely please the meat lovers in your family circle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Chicken\" features 14 delectable items, oh so \u003cem\u003echickeny\u003c\/em\u003e, to quote Julia Child (\u003cem\u003eMy Life in France)\u003c\/em\u003e. From the southwestern \"Rev It Up Posole\" to the exotic \"Nothing Wrong with Mulligatawny,\" your soul will definitely be comforted by these savory soups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Pork and Seafood\" includes 13 succulent classics and original concepts exemplifying the best from land and sea, such as \"Esther's Manhattan Clam Chowder\" and \"Jumbo Gumbo.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Vegetables\" comprises 14 delicious recipes that will make it easy to forget about adding meat to everything you eat. \"Saffron Madness Soup\" and \"My Darling Minestrone\" will satisfy even the most die-hard carnivore.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Breads\" contains 13 carbs to keep your soups, stews, and chilis company. And who doesn't love carbohydrate company? \"Naughty Naans,\" \"Epic Iron Skillet Cornbread,\" and \"Lovely Artisan Loaf\" will make you question your decision to avoid carbs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso included are recipes for homemade stocks and other miscellaneous items, as well as sections for Shopping Sources and Conversion Charts. Over 70 tested recipes; beginner to intermediate; color photography and B\/W graphics throughout; fully indexed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 258\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51792673964320,"sku":"9780999417911","price":51.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c07037495f939953ff9c2d5342db2f09.webp?v=1780706018","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-year-of-comfy-cozy-soups-stews-and-chilis-cooking-for-halflings-monsters-volume-2-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}