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Potato Artichoke Bisque & Support for Sandy Victims

As we leave the most divisive election in modern history, we need to remember that we are still a Nation. One Nation, Under God, Indivisible by politics, that comes together to help others.

(Photo, AP:  Frank Franklin)

Red state or blue, that is what we are. We are also a Nation that loves to help, feels an obligation to lend a hand, lift up others when we have the opportunity. We are a Nation in which everyone of  us have had the "do you give your spare change to the homeless"  debate, because regardless of the answer we all have felt the a conflict in walking away without handing something over to someone in need.

We are a society of people who have even felt selfish in giving because it makes us feel good. Because we want to help others.

(Photo: AP Spencer Platt)

We are not a nation that spends our precious moments on this earth angry because of which of the  good-hearted, great men was chosen to lead this amazing Nation. At least that is what I need to believe. I see so much good in you,  America.

I see that huge heart that breaks when you see others in need. And no matter where your bed is tonight, remember those who are without one.

This post is dedicated to all of the victims of hurricane Sandy, from Jamaica, to Cuba, to Haiti, to New Jersey to New York.

To all of the more than 110 lives that were lost in the USA, and the 71 lost in the Caribbean.

For the more than 55 billion dollars of damage the storm did.

This post is so little, in the face of that. But like you, America, I want to help. And if I could, I would make every person affected by the storm a big bowl of soup, and listen to their story and hope that I did someone some good.

 Click on the picture to give to Red Cross to assist in their efforts to help:

This post was part of a blog event put on my Creative Culinary.

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Potato Artichoke Bisque

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs butter
  • 1 leek, chopped (white and very light green parts only)
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbs white wine
  • 4 cups broth (either chicken or vegetable)
  • 4 cups red potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups artichoke hearts, divided
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cream

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and shallots, sautee until soft and slightly caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and stir. Add the wine, scraping to deglaze the pot.
  2. Add the broth, potatoes, and only 1 cup of the artichoke hearts. Cover and allow to simmer (adjust heat if necessary) until potatoes are fork tender, about 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, belnd until smooth.
  3. Add pepper chili powder and cream, stir until combined. Salt to taste.
  4. Chop remaining artichoke hearts.
  5. Pour into 4 bowls, garnish with chopped artichoke hearts.

(Yields 4 servings)

 

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Comments


Bree November 8, 2012 um 6:41 am

Beautifully written post. I love the picture of the Virgin Mary still staning admist all the rubble…

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Jenn November 8, 2012 um 9:04 am

A beautiful soup, and thank you so much for your generous words and encouraging donations for hurricane relief efforts!

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Averie @ Averie Cooks November 8, 2012 um 10:26 am

What a lovely post, sentiment, and thank you doing what you’re doing to bring awareness to the relief efforts.

And I love artichokes – anything with them is automatically awesome.

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Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies November 8, 2012 um 12:12 pm

Great post, Jackie. I know a lot of people in the NE who were impacted by the storm, but so many are even worse off, losing everything they had.

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Jackie November 8, 2012 um 1:22 pm

I watched the news this and I felt so heart sick, I wish I could do something. so may people still without power, without a place to sleep, without a home. And one lady who lost her teenage son, I cried.

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Julie @ Table for Two November 8, 2012 um 7:06 pm

seriously, this is so beautifully written and it really hits home. i love your awareness, your big heart, and your attention to this. what a warm and comforting soup when we need it the most!

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Jayne November 9, 2012 um 1:39 am

What a delicious sounding soup, great recipe! Nicely written post!

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Jen @ Savory Simple November 9, 2012 um 6:38 am

A lovely soup and cause.

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claire @ the realistic nutritionist November 9, 2012 um 12:39 pm

I have a crush on you. I Hope that’s okay. Gorgeous soup!!

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Jackie November 9, 2012 um 1:12 pm

Haha! I have a crush on you too, lets chat soon 🙂

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Kiran @ KiranTarun.com November 9, 2012 um 1:01 pm

I’m so glad to be a part of a generous and heart-warming blogging community, to come together in bringing awareness for relief efforts.

This is a heartfelt post that mirrors a lot of emotions, most of which many can relate.

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Jackie November 9, 2012 um 1:12 pm

It really is such a great group of people 🙂

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Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious November 10, 2012 um 9:25 pm

This is such a great post, Jackie. As Kiran said, I’m so grateful to be part of a foodie community who cares so much!

And this soup – yeah, absolute amazingness.

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Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. November 11, 2012 um 8:56 pm

Great post! You are so right! This soup looks just so heartwarming!

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