In the past week, we hope you have taken the time to regroup, process, rage garden, or do what you needed to do to absorb the news that the chaos and trauma of another Trump presidency awaits us. It’s been a hard week plus.
Aside from long walks, we have found the greatest comfort in spending time with the NJ 11th for Change community. Thank you so much to everyone who made it out to the post election event last week. There were dozens of soups and breads and new and old friends alike. Somebody left behind a green bag. Email Judy to arrange for a pick up. While yes, everyone is feeling sad/angry/afraid/all of the above, we are also seeing a lot of resolve. We didn’t come this far to quit now!
For right now, get some rest and give yourself time. We will plan our next in person meeting before the end of the year. Keep watching this space for more info.
Rob Sudol’s Zuppa Toscana was a universal favorite at the post election event. Make your own this weekend while you read thru Indivisible’s guide for the next Trump term, and take a moment to contact our Senators to tell them to FILL EVERY JUDICIAL VACANCY NOW!
Zuppa Toscana
Ingredients
- 1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage, use mild for kid-friendly
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4-5 yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups chopped kale
- chopped bacon or bacon bits and grated parmesan cheese for topping, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot saute sausage 5-6 minutes until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pot, add butter and saute onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. Stir in kale, and heavy cream. Add sausage. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese and/or bacon if desired.
