Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Consomme Madrilene With Tomatoes
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serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
ingredients
6 large tomatoes
2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and quartered
1 leek, trimmed, washed, and cut into chunks
OR
1 Vidalia or other sweet onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove fresh garlic, crushed, peeled, and minced (optional)
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
8 cups rich chicken stock
salt and pepper
1 small bunch chives, chopped
2 ounces chopped pimiento
directions
Peel, core and dice 4 tomatoes. Place a in large saucepan and add green peppers, leek or onion and egg whites, mixing well. Add chicken stock and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place over medium low heat and slowly bring to a boil. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes.
Strain through sieve or strainer lined with a linen towel or cheesecloth. Discard vegetables and refrigerate consomme until serving time.
Just before serving, peel, core and seed remaining 2 tomatoes and dice fine. Mix with chives and pimiento and place 1 or 2 tablespoons of mixture in bottom of each soup bowl. Pour chilled consomme over vegetables and serve at once. Consomme should be thick and syrupy but not set.
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