sausage

Ingredients 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 small onion OR 1 large shallot, minced (or grated!) (optional) 1 - 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced (use 1 jalapeno for a mild/medium soup) We used to use 4-5 dashes of green Tabasco Salt & Pepper 3 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cans seasoned black beans, drained but not rinsed 3-4 cups chicken broth Toppings: sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream, cilantro For the Cilantro-Lime Rice: 1 cup long grain white rice 2 cups water 1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Juice of 1/2 lime 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro Instructions Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat then add shallots/onions and jalapenos, season with salt and pepper, and saute until softened, 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 pound Smoked Turkey Sausage (sliced) 1 cup diced onion (about 1 medium onion) 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2-3 fresh cloves) 2 cups chicken broth 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes (with or without chiles) (like rotel) 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream 8 ounces dry pasta like rotini, penne or farfalle salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese 1/3 cup sliced scallions for garnish Instructions Add olive oil to a 5 quart saute pan over medium high heat....