Hot Poor Girl French Stew

This recipe is from my friend Saundra. She calls it Hot Poor Girl French Stew, but on the site it's called Swiss-Chard, Potato and Chickpea Stew. She suggests substituting the swiss chard with another vegetable.

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/swiss-chard-potato-and-chickpea-stew

Zucchini Soup

2 1/4 to 2 1/2 pounds zucchini
1 3/4 C. vegetable stock
1 clove garlic

Cook first three ingredients 20 minutes in saucepan. Blend in blender, can freeze and do the rest another day, if desired.

Add:

a few basil leaves (to taste)
4 egg yolks (to thicken. Can use potato for less fat)
6 T parmesan cheese
3 T butter
pinch nutmeg
salt
white pepper corns

Heat, don't boil. enjoy!

Recipe from my Mom.

Jen's Hominy Soup

I think this came from Lauren's family? It's so good, and so good for you. And the kiddos can choose their toppings, so it makes a great family meal.

When I asked Jen for this recipe, she said, "There is no recipe. You just make a chicken soup with hominy and cut up fresh vegetables for people to choose." So to make the chicken and hominy soup:

Boil chicken, saute some onions and/or garlic in olive oil and salt and pepper. cut chicken into small, bite sized pieces. Place chicken, onions, garlic, and canned hominy in pan. Add chicken water(from boiling) or chicken broth, or water and add bullion to taste. Simmer.

Cut up any of the following (do not cook). Each person adds their own choice of fresh veggies to the soup after it is in their bowl:

Limes, lemons, green onions, onions, carrots, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower. You can use whatever you have in the fridge or the garden, or be creative. Yum.

Thanks Jen!