Stir Up Supper
8:57PM February 12, 2013

Stir Up Supper with Jenn Hobby - a daily dinner idea! 

 

 

Spicy Lovers' Tomato Soup, part of Aphrodisiac Soup Week at Souper Jenny! Happy Valentine's Day! 

Recipe from Jenny Levison, Atlanta's Souper Jenny and Recipe for BLT Side Salad from Jenn Hobby

 

Spicy Lovers' Tomato Soup

 

Ingredients:

2 T extra-virgin olive oil

1 large sweet yellow onion, peeled and diced

6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 small red chili, seeds removed, minced

4 28-ounce cans Italian tomatoes, chopped

12 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 bunch basil, stems removed and chopped

1 cup queso fresco

1 avocado, diced

 

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Sauté onion, garlic and chili until softened.

Add tomatoes and broth.

Simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve in bowls and garnish with basil, cheese and avocado.

 

Notes:

1. Souper Jenny says, "Did you know tomatoes increase blood flow while chili peppers stimulate nerve endings? Avocados, which we already use all the time, were once banned in Spain due to their 'special' qualities!"

 

2. Souper Jenny is the first restaurant from Jenny Levison, and is located at 56 East Andrews Drive in Buckhead. Each day, Souper Jenny features six homemade soups along with fresh, flavorful salads, sandwiches, breads and baked goods. www.souperjennyatl.com or www.followingjenny.com

 

 

  

             

 

BLT Side Salad

 

Ingredients: 

1 Romaine Heart

2 ripe ugly tomatoes, diced

3 green onions, sliced diagonally

6 slices of bacon

crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese (your preference) 

fresh cracked pepper

balsamic vinaigrette dressing

 

Directions:

Wash and dry the heart of romaine. Cut it length wise in half, then horizontally in strips. Discard bottom. Add to a salad bowl. 

 

Dice the tomatoes and add on top of the romaine. 

 

Slice the scallions diagonally and use just the green parts. Add to salad bowl. 

 

Fry up the bacon over medium to low heat in a shallow skillet. Turn pieces as needed until done. About 6-8 minutes. Place bacon on plate with paper towels to absorb grease. Once cooled, chop into crumbles and add to top of salad. 

 

Sprinkle with crumbled blue or feta cheese and add fresh crack black pepper. Toss with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.  

 

Enjoy with your soup and a crusty piece of bread! With love, Jenn