Sauce picante #6

2 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
2tablespoonsOnions; chopped
2tablespoonsGreen onions; chopped
2tablespoonsCelery; chopped
2tablespoonsGreen bell peppers; chopped
1tablespoonShallots; minced
1tablespoonJalapeno peppers;seeded, minced
1tablespoonGarlic; minced
1tablespoonFresh basil;chopped
1teaspoonFresh thyme; chopped
1teaspoonFresh oregano; chopped
2Bay leaves
1cupItalian plum tomatoes; peel seeded and chopped
1cupChicken stock
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonCayenne pepper
2Turns fresh black pepper
1tablespoonUnsalted butter

Directions

In a sauce pot, heat oil. Add the onions, green onions, celery, bell pepper, jalapenos, shallots and garlci over high heat. Add the basi, thyme , oregano, and bay leaves. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, stock, salt, cayenne and black pepper and bring to a boil.

Cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally\\, for about 5 minutes. Stir in butter and remove from heat.

Source: Essence of Emeril, #2280, TVFN Formatted by Lisa Crawford, 4/27/96