Category: Pumpkin

Lamb Potjie

7/15/2021

South African

1 lb lamb, cut up in big chunks
2 tbs flour
1 cup stock
1 cup red wine
1 onion, chopped

5 cloves garlic, crushed
5 sprigs of rosemary
5 sprigs of thyme
5 bay leaves
vegetables, chunks (such as pumpkin, potatoes, carrot, etc)

Toss lamb in flour, salt, and pepper
Brown in hot oil or butter
Add stock, wine, onion, garlic, and herbs
Stew on low heat without stirring or moving for an hour and a half
Add more liquid if reduced too much
When lamb is soft, add vegetables, cover, and cook 30 minutes

Pumpkin Chicken Tortilla Soup

12/5/2020

2 tbs olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
6=7 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup green chilies, chopped
1 cup sweet peppers, diced
1 can chipotle peppers, chopped
2 tbs cilantro, chopped
2 chicken breasts or shredded chicken
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 can pumpkin puree
2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
1 cup sweet corn kernels
16 oz chicken broth
100 ml cream
1-2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup rice, rinsed and drained

Saute onions and peppers until softened
Add garlic, chilies, and spices and saute until fragrant
Add chicken pumpkin, vegetables, broth, water, cream, and tomato paste
Simmer for 25-35 minutes and remove chicken
Stir in juice, rice, chipotles, and cilantro
Add chicken back in and simmer 2-3 minutes until rice is cooked
Serve with cilantro, lime wedges, fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, etc