*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                             CABBAGE AND LAMB STEW

Recipe By     :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE2417
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    :New Text Import

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      2  tablespoons   olive oil
      2  cups          julienned yellow onions
      2  pounds        white cabbage, -- shredded
      2  pounds        red cabbage, -- shredded
      1  pound         lamb sausage link, -- cut into 1-inch pieces
      2  tablespoons   minced garlic
      2  bay           leaves
      2  tablespoons   Creole mustard
      1  pound         red skinned potatoes, -- cut into 1/2-inch slices
      2  quarts        chicken stock
    1/4  cup           chopped fresh basil
                       Salt and pepper
                       Loaf of crusty bread


In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saut_ the
onions and cabbage for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are golden and
the cabbage is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sausage,
garlic, bay leaves, and mustard. Saut_ for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and
chicken stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Stir
in the basil. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are
tender. Remove the bay leaves. Adjust the seasonings if needed. Ladle the
soup into a shallow bowl and garnish with chopped chives. Serve with the
crusty bread.

Yield: 6-8 servings

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