I reveal myself as someone from the southern tier of states when I profess my admiration for virtually any food that incorporates green tomatoes. Fried green tomatoes (breaded in cornmeal, then fried in bacon grease) are among the delights that are relentlessly unhealthy and devilishly wonderful in flavor. I came across a recipe on the internet for a tomato soup that I think has promise. I've not yet tried it, but I have already modified the recipe, knowing that some of the ingredients and methods would not appeal to me. So, here it is, my untried, personalized version of green tomato soup:
Green Tomato Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1-2 links turkey & habañero sausage, chopped (or cooked ham…whatever)
1 bunch thinly sliced green onions
2 cloves (or more) chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
2 lb green tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Heat oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add sausage, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onions, garlic, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add tomatoes, broth, water, salt, and pepper and simmer, partially covered, until tomatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf and season soup with salt and pepper.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
It goes without saying, but say it I will, that anyone who prepares, longs for, or has ever had, green tomato soup should behave responsibly. Part of that responsible behavior involves making sure to vote in all meaningful elections...voting for people with progressive ideas and attitudes...and doing all within their power to defeat the fascist machine that is tearing away at the heart of this country.
There. I've combined my two passions: food and progressive politics.
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