Succotash Soup

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            FOOD FUNNY
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I know I've published this one in the past, but it's still a good one.
Thanks to Donna W. of Miami, Florida for sending it in.

Mahatma Ghandi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time,
which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also
ate very little, which made him rather frail, and with his odd diet he
suffered from bad breath. This made him a super calloused fragile
mystic hexed by halitosis.

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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My Thanksgiving table always includes a large bowl of succotash,
and I know I'm not alone. I have provided a very simple recipe with
several optional ingredients, and I urge you to make your own changes
to make this soup all yours.

Succotash Soup

2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups (500 ml) leftover succotash
4 cups (1 L) chicken or turkey stock
1 can (15 oz, 425 g) diced tomatoes with their liquid (optional)
1 cup (250 ml) milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream (optional)
Crumbled bacon for garnish (optional)
Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Toasted croutons (optional)

Heat the butter in a large pot over moderate heat and saute the onion
until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the succotash and
chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add canned tomatoes if desired.
Puree the soup if desired and add the milk if desired. Garnish with
crumbled bacon, fresh chives, and/or croutons if desired. Serves
4 to 6.
Received on Tue Nov 22 07:11:50 2005