This soup was inspired by the Italian Sausage Sandwich, which contains grilled onions, peppers, and tomatoes. I trade out the bread roll for a tomato broth.
2 lbs Italian Sausage 2 cups chicken stock 60 oz peeled whole or diced tomatoes 2 onions 2 bell peppers 3-4 cloves garlic 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp ground fennel seed (optional)
For six servings you'll need:
6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh
6 Slices Ham (Black Forest, Honey, whatever you like)
6 Slices Swiss Cheese
3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1/4 Cup Breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp Olive oil or melted butter
Fold ham and swiss into a packet (or "wad" if you prefer) and wrap chicken around it.
Cook at 350F (180F) for 35 to 45 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking...
-- Bonus: MUSHROOM PASTA SIDE!
7 oz small pasta shells (or similar shapes)
6 oz canned mushrooms
3/4 cup milk
1 and 1/4 cup water (use drained water from canned mushrooms for extra points)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp herbs de provence
1/2 tsp salt
Boil liquid, add pasta, stir, add seasoning, cook until pasta is at desired tenderness.
As always: add, alter, and adjust seasonings for your taste! My version was pretty good, but I highly anticipate how and why you made it better!