Preparation:
1 cup tomatoes -- peeled and chopped
3/4 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic -- minced
1 1/4 cups defatted chicken stock
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Thorougly combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set asid=
e.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the tomatoes, onions,
celery and bell peppers; then add the garlic and seasoning mix, stirring
thoroughly. Saute until onions are transparent, about 5 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Stir in the stock, tomato sauce, sugar and Tabasco; bring to
a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until vegetables are
tender and flavors are married, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaves before serving. |
