Be a Foodie in the Fall

Disclaimer:  People do not come to me and beg for my recipe for anything.  However, Good Guy is a wonderful cook, and he actually followed this recipe (for once) and made this savory soup.

Tomato, Rice, and Sausage Soup

Serves about 6

5 Tbsp of olive oil

2 large onions, coarsely chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

2 cups whole Italian tomatoes, chopped

2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley

8 cups of water

4 cups chopped Savoy cabbage

3 celery ribs, chopped

2 medium carrots, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

Pepper or hot pepper flakes

1 pound of Italian sausage

2/3 cups rice

Grated parmesan cheese

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.  Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion becomes traslucent, about 5 minutes.  Add the tomatoes and parsley.  Cover and simmer for about ten minutes until the tomatoes break up. Add the water, cabbage, celery, carrot, and salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and boil gently for 15 minutes. 

Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.  Prick the sausages and cook them in the skillet for about 10 minutes until they are well browned.  Remove and slice.

Add the rice and sausages to the soup and continue cooking until the rice is tender, and serve each portion with grated cheese.

We happened to enjoy this soup with herb bread fresh out of the breadmaker which added to the appeal of the meal.  Nothing like a cold snap, weather-wise, to bring out the need for soup or stew or chili.  It's a blessing to be able to enjoy the smell of cooking food for awhile before you get to eat it.

Have a great weekend!