Tuesday, October 6, 2015

FABBY: Harvest Stew Soup for Cold Weather


Hello sweet friends!

I had pinned this great "Harvest Stew with Smoked Sausage Soup"... perfect for the soup season and I've been wanting to make it for lunch and I finally did today.
So here are some pics and the soup came out yummy. My hubby loved it and he is very particular with food; lets just say he's got a very 'fine palate,' lol..

Here I'm sharing a very easy "Pineapple pie" for dessert too. Recipe in the bottom if you wish. I bet you will make this all the time, it's fabulous!

At the end of the pics I copied the soup recipe for you, except I added pumpkin cubes too.

I will be making it again for my mom next week, now that we've tried it.



The soup I just made for lunch today is 'Harvest Stew with Smoked Sausage,' I copied from my Pinterest Recipe board.
 
Look at the end of this post for the recipe.

Look how great it looks and tastes too!

I used my everyday china which comes in four different colors, here I used the two in orange.
It's a mix and match in orange as here, blue, yellow and green.

We had it with a delicious Apple cider.

The centerpiece is arranged with white gourds and pinecones on a beautiful fruit bowl Mr. Living gifted me for a birthday many years ago.

 It's German-Waterford cut crystal; I do remember it was expensive; so I just shot up and let him get it for me, lol..
"Quick and Easy Pineapple Pie"

1 can of crushed pineapple
1/2 of Duncan Hynes yellow cake mix
1/3 cup of cold butter

Instructions:

Pour the can of pineapple with the liquid in a blender and blend for a 'second,' just to crush the pineapple squares and pour it on a glass pie plate. Take out half of the Duncan Hynes cake mix and evenly spread on top of the pineapple and finally put pieces of the cold butter all over the top.
Bake at 350F. for 40 minutes, or until it's golden brown on top.
Serve cold with ice-cream, if you wish.
 
Very easy peasy, you'll always want to make it!
 





"Harvest Stew with Smoked Sausage Soup"
 
Ingredients:

Canola or olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package of beef smoked sausage, sliced into circles
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch salt
2 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
2 medium-large carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium-large parsnips, peeled and diced (I used pumpkin instead, as we don't like parsnips)
2 ribs celery, diced
6 baby yellow potatoes, cubed (skin on)
½ pound (8 ounces) diced butternut squash
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup chopped kale
1 tablepsoons chopped parsley

Preparation:

-Place a large soup pot over medium-high heat, and drizzle in about 2 tablespoons of oil; one hot, add in the sliced sausage in a single layer, and allow it caramelize and brown on that first side (a few minutes), then stir and allow it to further caramelize for about another 2 minutes.

-Add in the onion, and stir to combine; saute together with sausage for about 3-4 minutes, until lightly golden; add in the Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and pinch of salt, plus the garlic, and stir to combine.
-Next, add in the carrots, parsnips, celery, potatoes, and butternut squash, and stir to combine with the sausage and onion mixture; next, add in the chicken stock, and bring to the boil.
-Reduce the heat to medium-low, and allow the stew to simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes (it can bubble, but don’t have it simmering too, too vigorously).
-Turn off the heat, and check to see if any additional salt/pepper is needed; add in the kale and the chopped parsley, and stir to combine, allowing the kale to wilt into the soup for a few minutes before serving; serve with good quality bread.



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                                                      FABBY

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19 comments:

  1. This food looks so good! I have some Cajun Andouille sausage, so I think I might adapt this recipe for the soup. The pie recipe is very similar to something known as a Dump Cake in the South. I think it has pecans and coconut, but otherwise, pretty similar. It is still pretty hot here in Alabama!

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  2. Qué rica sopa! y el postre muy fácil!
    besos Fabby

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  3. Ooh, the food looks great Fabby! Pretty table setting too! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  4. Your soup sounds delicious!!!! YUM! I have chicken soup simmering this morning and can't wait until I can have a bowl later.
    That pineapple pie sounds good. I would never have thought to use pineapple in a pie! Copying it over to try sometime soon. xo Diana

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  5. The soup looks amazing too Fabby! I will try this for sure, and that pineapple pie looks relish as well. The setting of course, perfect for the meal! Love it!

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  6. Dearest Fabby,
    You dressed your table so lovely for this delicious vegetable soup with smoked sausage!
    I too made us a lot of hearty fresh vegetable soup with sliced vegan Italian sausage in it.
    Sending you hugs,
    Mariette

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  7. The soup looks so good, and you served it with such perfect accoutrement for Fall! Lovely....

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  8. Today had a bit of fall crisp in the air and this delicious meal is perfection for cool nights. Thank you so much for sharing.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  9. Your soup looks wonderful and your table so cheerful.I chuckled at your comment, "
    So I just shut up and let him buy it for me." It is very pretty and can be used so many ways.
    I have always been intrigued by the city view from your window.
    Thanks for your visit, Fabby! You have a special place in my heart. I always enjoy seeing what you are doing and feel a kindred spirit with you. I have been missing in action the last six months but I am slowly getting back into blogging but you don't forget those you have followed for five or six years.
    Have a great week.

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  10. So nice to hear from you as always your table is fabulous! hope life has treated you kind have a wonderful holiday season!

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  11. That looks like something we would enjoy. I love your table setting as well. Very fitting for this time of year.

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  12. How wonderful everything looks. Now that pineapple pie recipe is exactly what I like. Quick, easy, and tasty. Enjoyed your post.

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  13. Hello Fabby,
    Wow I love your recipe for the pinapple cake and it's looks great and easy to make! The soup sounds wonderful too.
    Your table setting looks so festive and pretty for fall and I love the centerpiece.
    Thanks for sharing you recipes.
    I would love to have you share these recipes at our blog party.
    Enjoy your day.
    Hugs, Julie xo

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  14. The soup looks super yummy and it would be perfect for today...it's cool and very windy!!! The dessert is delicious and the best part is that's so easy to make! The crystal glass cut dish is gorgeous...nice Hubby!!!

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  15. This sounds delicious!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  16. Fabby, the stew looks delicious and oh my, does it ever bring out the wonderful colors in your gorgeous tablecloth! :) Can't wait to try it and the pineapple pie! Thanks for sharing the recipes with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  17. Hello Fabby,
    Thanks for sharing these awesome recipes with us at the Monday Cooking and Crafting with J & J link up.
    I have featured these recipes at the Monday party this week.
    Thanks for sharing and we can't wait to see what you will share with us again!
    Enjoy the week.
    Julie xo

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FABBY