Kittencal's Thick and Rich Creamy Tomato Soup (Low-Fat Option)
--Photo by "Rataloulle"

One fruit that lends itself very well to "value adding" is the tomato. Whether you're looking for sauce (mild and spicy), juice, salsa, ketchup, dried tomatoes, you can find a terrific variety of ingredients at the DCFM.

For this recipe choose your tomato juice (or sauce) from the DCFM. No matter which DCFM vendor you select, you'll be pleased with the quality of the product. Like their fresh tomatoes in the summer, DCFM growers who offer value added tomato products manage to bring  better taste to your table.

Note that we've added a number of "optional" ingredients that will offer flavorful additions to the basic recipe.


by Kittencalskitchen

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, very finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (or finely chopped)
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups tomato juice, divided
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
• 3-4 teaspoons sugar (or honey from the DCFM)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste, I use seasoned salt)
• Crouton (see my Kittencal's Garlic Croutons)
• Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

• Parmesan cheese (around 1/2 cup or to taste or check with your favorite DCFM cheese maker.)
• Two cups of chopped DCFM spinach (Add in the last 6 minutes of cooking)
• 1-2 cups DCFM chopped mushrooms (check with Herb'n'Oyster), variety of your choice
• 3/4 cup julienned frozen peppers from Gitto Farm 'n' Kitchen (Thaw briefly in cold water before slicing. Add in the last 8 minutes of cooking).
• 1 quart Jordandal Farms chicken stock (To add flavor and extend the soup.)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Savory Accents paprika,
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Savory Accents Spicy Bloody Mary Mix or other spice of your choice.
• 1 pound ground meat from the DCFM (beef, bison, emu, pork, sausage, or other) Add small portions of meat in the last 15 minutes of cooking. You may brown and drain separately before adding if you desire.
• 1/2 cup red wine added 15 minutes from finish.

1. In a bowl combine 2 cups tomato juice with crushed tomatoes and milk.
2. In a saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat.
3. Add in onion and dried oregano; saute until softened (about 3 minutes).
4. Add in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
5. Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
6. Slowly add in the tomato/milk mixture whisking constantly to remove any lumps; bring to a boil stirring frequently until bubbly and thickened, then season with sugar, salt and pepper (the mixture will be quite thick).
7. Reduce heat to low, add in remaining 1 cup of tomato juice (or more) and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour (can simmer longer if desired, if the soup is still too thick for your liking add in more tomato juice and keep seasoning with salt and pepper if needed during cooking).
8. Ladle into bowl then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and croutons if desired.
9. Delicious!

 Adapted from www.food.com

We strive to keep this list as accurate as possible. We probably  missed an item or two that is at the market or listed an item as available when it is not. Chances are that not all items mentioned or listed below will be at each market.  If you see an item at the market that is not listed here please email bill@dcfm.org so we may update the list. 

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Fresh Vegetables
Arugula
Basil
Beets
Bok Choi
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage (several varieties)
Carrots
Chard
Cilantro
Corn (frozen)
Dill
Garlic
Green beans
Herbs
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Mini Cucumbers
Onions (numerous varieties)
Parsnips
Potatoes (several varieties)
Radishes
Sweet Potatoes
Shallots
Salad mixes
Spinach
Squash (Summer, Winter, others)
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes (canned and dried)

Turnips

Last week Miguel from Silly Yak Bakery wore his
snazzy new kilt for St. Patrick's Day.

--Photo by Bill Lubing

Fruit

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This Saturday's Entertainment

Last week market goers enjoyed music from The Old Gray Cats. --Photo by Bill Lubing

Water Street Bridge is a quartet that plays traditional and original folk, blues, shanty, old-time, Celtic, Americana, Balkan, Slavic, and Creole songs. Composed of Jon Baade, James Kuehl, Richard Miller, and Michi Regier, their instruments include guitar, resonator guitar, mandolin, squeeze box, violin, ukulele, banjo, washboard, tupan, bodhran, bones, and doumbek.

They bring diverse musical backgrounds, humor, songwriting, and musical skill together for fun, danceable, energetic performances with something for everyone.

More information and samples of songs from their latest CD entitled "Hard Times" are available on their website: www.waterstreetbridge.com.