I think that because I have lived most of my life in a tropical, hot country, Бразилия, it has always been a bit of a struggle for me to adjust to low temperatures.

51 degrees F has been the average temperature here in South Central Texas lately. Perhaps to you that may not seem very cold, but to me it does…

Добре, in addition to putting on some winter clothes, I love to drink warm beverages and eat a good soup.

О, by the way, I happen to be preparing a delicious one today. This soup blends ingredients from both Portuguese (Например. potatoes, choriço, and red wine) and Brazilian cuisines (кокосово мляко). It is hearty, creamy, and warm with a hint of the tropics (кокосово мляко). It also has a good contrast of flavors (the mildness of the potato cream with the smokiness and spiciness of the sausage). Съжалявам! But when it comes to soups, there is no cuisine like those two that can make fond memories flow and put a smile on my face.

Защо?

Maybe because through them, I am reminded of the warm embrace of my family and the tasty table of my childhood…

Както и да е, before I take this conversation far afield with stories about me and my family around the table loooong ago, I will leave off here, wishing that you enjoy the flavors of my new creation, and make lots of good memories with your own family around the table where this bisque will be served!!

Hugs from me to you!! (And stay warm)

Potato Bisque with Chouriço in Red Wine

Служи 4 – 6

(Сегмент: От моята маса Ваш)

Състав:

1/4 чаша повече 1 супена лъжица зехтин (Not extra-virgin)

2 cups leeks (white parts only), кълцан

1 малък бял лук, обелени и нарязани

4 скилидки чесън

1-1/2 cups Russet, Yukon, or any other starchy potatoes, обелени и нарязани на състоят от

5 cups chicken stock

1 чаша кокосово мляко

Сол на вкус

1 teaspoon white pepper

4 унция (за 115 гр) smoked Portuguese Chouriço Sausage or other spicy and smoked sausage, нарязани

2 tablespoons red wine

Chopped parsley

Инструкции:

В средносрочен тенджера, over medium heat, топлина 1/4 cup olive oil and cook the leeks, лук, and garlic until tender, за 5-7 протокол. След това, add the potato and let cook for an additional 3 протокол, като се разбърква непрекъснато (Do not allow the vegetables to brown and consequently alter the pale color of the bisque. The goal here is to cook them just enough to bring out their flavor and render them tender enough to liquefy in the blender).

Add the chicken stock to the pan, increase the heat to medium-high, and let come to a boil. As soon as it starts boiling, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Let cook for about 10 протокол, add the coconut milk, покриване отново, and cook for additional 5 minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked.

Отстранете от огъня и оставете да се охлади малко надолу,. Blend well in a blender until creamy (ако е необходимо, blend in 2 или 3 batches to avoid overflows/spills). Stir in the salt and pepper. Резерв.

In a heavy-bottom skillet, over medium-high heat, heat well 1 супена лъжица зехтин. Add the sausage slices and sauté for about 1 minute each side. Намаляване на топлинна енергия за средни, add the wine, и да се готвя за около 2 minutes or until the wine has been evaporated.

Serve the bisque with a few slices of the sausage on the top, sprinkled with chopped parsley. It can be accompained by toast and a good red wine. Насладете се!

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Приходите на португалски:

Creme de Batata com Chouriço ao Vinho Tinto

Служа 4 на 6 хора

Състав:

1/4 чаша (чай) mais 1 Лъжица (супа) зехтин (Não extra-virgem)

2 чаши (чай) de alho-porró fatiado (somente as partes brancas)

1 малък бял лук, descascada e cortada em pedaços

4 скилидки чесън, накълцан

1 и 1/2 чаши (чай) de batata descascada e cortada em pedaços

5 чаши (чай) de caldo de galinha líquido

1 чаша (чай) Кокосови де Лейте

Сол на вкус

1 Лъжица (чай) de pimenta moída branca

115 g de chouriço em rodelas

2 лъжици (супа) червено вино

Salsinha picada

Как да се подготвим:

Numa panela média, топло 1/4 xícara de azeite de oliva sobre fogo médio e refogue o alho-porró, a cebola e o alho por 5 на 7 протокол, mexendo de vez em quando até que fiquem macios. След, acrescente a batata. Refogue por uns 3 протокол, sempre mexendo (Não deixe que as verduras fiquem douradas. O objetivo aqui é de tornar as verduras cozidas e macias para que sejam passadas no liquidificador e não de dourá-las pois a cor dourada dos mesmos alteraria a cor da sopa/creme).

Depois de refogá-las, acrescente o caldo de galinha líquido. Deixe levantar fervura sobre fogo médio-alto. Uma vez que levante fervura, tampe a panela e reduza o fogo para médio-baixo. Да се ​​готви за няколко 10 протокол, acrescente o leite de coco, tampe a panela novamente e cozinhe por mais 5 minutos ou até que a batata esteja completamente cozida.

Remova do fogo e deixe esfriar um pouco. Passe tudo no liquidificador muito bem até obter um creme (ако е необходимо, passe essa quantidade de caldo/sopa de 2 или 3 vezes para que o liquidificador não vaze com tanta sopa/caldo). След това, acrecente o sal e a pimenta e mexa.

Em uma frigideira, над средно-висока температура, esquente muito bem 1 colher de sopa de azeite. Acrescente as rodelas de chouriço e doure por 1 minuto de cada lado. Reduza o fogo para médio, adicione o vinho e deixe cozinhar por aproximadamente 2 minutos ou até que o vinho tenha evaporado por completo.

Sirva a sopa/creme de batata morna com algumas rodelas de chouriço por cima e um pouco da salsinha picada. Pode ser acompanhada por torradas e um bom vinho tinto. Добър апетит!

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