Rock Soup

Rock Soup
After Beijing er hao

Rock Soup is a recipe and a fable that belongs to every nation. But, in Li*****on, the popular fable lives on. Our guide Patricia said it's one of her favorite "recipes" because there is no recipe -- just add in whatever's in your fridge and cupboard, and stir.

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus additional for drizzling
3/4 pound chorizo, casings removed and diced
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 ribs celery, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 rounded teaspoon (about 1/3 palmful) sweet paprika
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 15-ounce can diced or stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons hot sauce
6 cups chicken broth or stock
2 cups stale bread , cut into bite-size cubes
A handful of flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, chopped, optional
Aired on:

May 29, 2008
December 6, 2007

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Yields: 4 servings