Zuni Corn Soup Food

ZUNI CORN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in dutch oven.
• add green onionbs and saute briefly.
• Stir in meat and 3 cups broth. Simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally until meat is tender.
• Add remaining broth, chili, corn and salt. Simmer about 15 minutes more.
• Serve hot soup in bowls topped with cilantro.

ZUNI VEGETABLE STEW WITH NAVAJO FRY BREAD

Steps:

• FOR THE SOUP: Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil in 4 quart Dutch oven over medium heat until onion is tender. Stir in bell pepper, poblano and jalapeno chiles. Cook 15 minutes.
• Stir in Hubbard squash, broth, salt, pepper and coriander. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. 6 servings about 1 1/3 cups each.
• FOR THE NAVAJO FRY BREADS: Mix flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans side of bowl. Gather into ball; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Heat oil (1 inch) to 400°F in 4 quart Dutch oven.
• Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 6 inch circle on lightly floured surface. Let rest a few minutes.
• Make a hole about 1/2 inch in diameter in center of each circle. Fry circles, turning once, until puffed and golden, about 1 minute on each side; drain. Serve warm. 12 breads.
• Southwest Cooking.