January 21, 2012

Jabberwocky Jerked Bacon and Egg Soup

1 cup Jabberwocky Smooth Jerk
2pounds 1/2 inch cut bacon ( your butcher can slice this or you )
6 cups chicken stock or canned chicken  broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 14oz can of chopped tomatoes
2 8 oz. can of red kidney beans
1/4 pound fresh thin green beans, trimmed
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled carrots
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 large avocado sliced
METHOD
 Dice thick cut bacon into cubes. Cook bacon to medium.Remove bacon and set aside. Add chopped onion, and carmelize.  Add chicken stock, tomato paste,  jerk sauce, beans, vegetables, add bacon back to the pot.Stir to combine. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low for about 20 minutes.
 Reduce heat to a simmer. Pour in the eggs slowly while stirring the soup in the same direction. The egg will spread and feather
Serve in bowls with sliced avacado!

Yield: Serves 4 to 6.