Crackbrod

A recipe brought to my Sassy Sister Cyclin buddy, Stephanie. Its her recipe through her active danish aunt who is a 70somethin' living in Copenhagen. So the concept is easy--many different seeds and wholegrains, added with olive oil, flour, baking powder and salt. Here is the impressive result: a homemade cracker that perfectly suits a healthy at-work

Stphanies' Captains Stew

(serves 10-12)

Best made a day ahead

1 T olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2-3 small zucchini, chopped

6 large cloves garlic, chopped

3 chicken breasts (or 6 thighs), skinned and trimmed, cut in 1" pieces

2-3 T curry powder

2T grated fresh ginger

1/2 t red pepper flakes

4 c chicken broth

2 cups crushed tomatoes with juice

1 large Granny Smith apple, skin on, chopped

1/2 c currants

1/4 c orzo

plain yogurt and cilantro for garnish 

Saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes till soft but not yet brown. Add red pepper and zucchini, cook for 5-8 minuted till softened. Add chicken, curry, ginger, and crushed red pepper and cook till chicken is no longer pink. Add broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes. Add currants, apples, and orzo, till orzo is tender. Top with yogurt and cilantro just before serving.

Orzo will continue to absorb the liquid. If soup sits overnight, extra broth may be used to thin the soup. Stephanie sometimes adds a bit of cream at the end. I added a bit of sugar to balance the tomato.