Garbage/Jambalaya Soup

As I think about it, this reminds me of the jambalaya I make. So maybe I should call it jambalaya soup. lol.

1# chicken breast, cut into small chunks

3 bell peppers, I used red, green, & yellow, small dice

2 stalks of celery, small dice

1 small white onion, small dice

1T chopped garlic (or 2-3 cloves)

1/3c chopped cilantro

1/4t nutmeg

1/2t garlic powder

1/2t onion powder

1/4t chili powder

1t red pepper flakes

1t black pepper 

2t salt

1 box of chicken broth

I also added in my leftover tomato & leek casserole about a cup.

1. Sautee everything but chicken (and the casserole) for about 10 minutes.
2. Then add the chicken.
3. Simmer on low for awhile.
4. The end.

Would be good with kielbasa if not on this diet. Rice would be really delicious too!

Tomato & Leek Casserole.

Please read my notes for additional/better ideas.

Ingredients:

• 4 leeks, cleaned, sliced into narrow rings (white part and light green part only)
• 3 – 5 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 tsp of Italian herb blend
• 2 Tbl of crushed crumbs from breadsticks or crackers
• A light dusting of cayenne (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Oil the bottom of a 9 X 13” heat-proof pan with olive oil spray. Spread ½ of the leeks in the bottom.  Top with half of the tomato slices.  Dust on the tsp of Italian herb blend.  Layer with the other half of the leeks and the other half of the tomatoes.   If you are going to put on the cayenne for zip, dust it on now.  It won’t take much.  Be careful.

Sprinkle on crumbs.  Spray one more time with olive oil spray and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the crumbs begin to brown. Ready to serve.

This dish will re-heat just fine in a microwave or oven if you’re taking it to work or another event.

MY NOTES:

I sliced the (did about 6 large) tomatoes into wedges and shredded the leeks (about 8 all diff sizes) in food processor.

Mixed in salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, italian seasoning mixed all together. Let sit  1 1/2 days. Drain off the excess juices.

Just before cooking added 1 pint of heavy cream and topped with breadcrumbs.

Cooked for over an hour, DELICIOUS.

Brad said it would be good with italian sausage in it. Mom suggested parmesan cheese and chicken. Honestly, this would probably be pretty good served leftover with scrambled eggs!