Mrs. Holcomb’s Stew

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Mrs. Holcomb’s Stew:

  • 3-4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) OR 1 cup browned Italian sausage
  • About 8 cups broth or stock
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup lentils (any color)
  • 1/4 cup (mild-tasting) olive oil
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • (Optional: carrot, chopped)
  • (Optional: 1/2 teaspoon fennel)
  • *1 Tablespoon cumin
  • *1 Tablespoon cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (unless broth is already salty)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Method 1: Add all ingredients to crockpot. Cook for 4-6 hours on high OR 8-10 hours on high.

Method 2: Cook chicken. Cut cooked chicken and add all ingredients to pressure cooker. Heat to a mild boil, cover and bring to steam. Cook 20-30 minutes at lower steam level. Take off heat for slow release of pressure or quick-release under cool water.

Serve with cornbread (OR *with sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips or Fritos).

*For a more Mexican style

 


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