Monday, March 31, 2014

Sweet Potato Chowder & Cod

Prep /Total : 50 minutes Makes 7 cups 4 to 6 servings
Spicy sausage, sweet potato, and saffron brighten up familiar halibut in this chowder. Prep and Cook Time: about 30 minutes. Notes: Choose dark red saffron threads (not orange or yellow).

1                 tablespoon olive oil
2                 andouille sausages (6 to 8 oz. total) 1                onion (6 to 8 oz.) 
1/4             teaspoon saffron threads (see tip)
3                cups reduced-sodium chicken broth  1                sweet potato
1/4             cup whipping cream
                        **salt **
                        **pepper**
2                pounds cod , boned and skinned 1                green onion 

1.         Pour olive oil into a 4- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat; add andouille sausages, sliced 1/4 inch thick, and stir often until beginning to brown. Add onion, peeled and chopped, and stir often until limp. Add saffron threads, chicken broth, and sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sweet potato is barely tender when pierced, about 5 minutes. Stir in whipping cream and salt and pepper to taste.
2.        Meanwhile, rinse halibut and pat dry; cut into 1-inch chunks. Lay chunks on top of soup, cover, and cook until halibut is opaque but still moist-looking in the center (cut a piece to check), about 10 minutes. Gently stir soup. Ladle into bowls and garnish with thinly sliced green onion.

TIP : You may substitute saffron powder , but  use  only 1/8 teaspoon .

Wine pairing:
Arneis, a lively Italian white (the name means "little rascal"), is an almost perfect match for the cod chowder, although a mineral-rich, aromatic dry Riesling works well too.
 

14 comments:

  1. One of my favorite ingredients- sweet potato is in this lovely chowder.. delicious!

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  2. Hi Medeja , love all types of chowders so I decided to try sweet potatoes instead of Irish potatoes for a different taste , thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. Se ve riquísimo y atractivos los ingredientes y condimentos me encanta,abrazos

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    1. Hi Rosita , you have to try this dish HMmm good . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. Hi Nee!!!!!
    What a colorful combination, Nee. I bet it taste sooooo delicious and the kids gobbled it down! I never think to add Cod to soup although, I know I like it and would certainly LOVE this! Thanks for the wine tips too Nee. I'm so bad at pairing:) Thanks so mucch for sharing, Nee...Please tell the kids Happy First Day of School after Spring Break!

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    1. Hi Louise , I also use salmon in this dish . Yes the kids gobbled it down . Any coarse type fish will do . Salmon and Cod is always plentiful here . I think the kids was glad to go back to school and see their friends . Not the baby boy , every Monday he says he's finished school ;-D , I should put more pairing of the wines on my posts . how's the new PC doing ? have a good night dear friend and thank you for stopping by :)

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  5. Hi Nee, what a hearty and delicious soup this must be. I love the combinations of ingredients. Love sweet potatoes, and never think of making a soup with them. I also enjoy Andouille sausages. I was first introduced to them by watching Emeril on TV. He always used them in many of his dishes. I think your wine choice is perfect, Arneis, I have had. Very nice with this dish, but I never knew it was called (little rascal). I love when I can learn something new every day. Thanks for sharing this...Blessings on a great week. Dottie :)

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  6. Hi Dottie , My kids said mama why not use sweet potatoes nstead of Irish potatoes and the idea was born . I also love Andouille sausages and use them in many dishes , also use them as a breakfast meat ;-D . I should use more pairing of wine choices since my husband's Father and his wife is in the wine making business in Sonoma and Nappa Valley . Thanks so much for dropping by :)

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  7. Dear Nee, What a comforting soup. This sounds hearty and delicious. I could go for a bowl of this right now. Blessings dear, Catherine xo

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  8. Hi Catherine , you would love this soup and can also use any coarse meat fish . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  9. Hi Nee,

    With saffron, I reckon your chowder is luxurious kind. I reckon saffron has given your dish a nice colour, flowery flavour and fragrance too.

    Zoe

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    1. Hi Zoe , Yes , the saffron gives the chowder color , flavor and the aroma is hmmmm so nice . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  10. Wow! I've never thought of using sweet potatoes in chowder. But you know I will! I love this -- so flavorful. Thanks.

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    1. Hi John , with kids they have all kinds of ideas , next I guess they will ask for an Irish potato pie ;-D thanks for stopping by :)

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