Hopkind County Stew
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Soups A hearty and traditional Hopkind County Stew featuring tender chicken, potatoes, and tomatoes. This slow-cooked classic is perfect for feeding a crowd and develops deep flavors over several hours.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 4 hours | None | 8-10 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large kettle
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 slices | Bacon | diced |
| 2 tbs. | Butter or Margarine | none |
| 3 1/2 to 4 lbs. | Stewing chicken | cut in pieces |
| 6 med. | Onions | chopped |
| 1 | Green pepper | chipped |
| 3 cans (1 lb. each) | Tomatoes | none |
| 2 cans (12 oz. each) | Kernel corn | none |
| 3 lbs. | Potatoes | peeled & diced |
| 1 1/2 cups | Water | none |
| 1 tbs. | Salt | none |
| 1/4 tsp. | Paprika | none |
| 1/4 tsp. | Curry powder | none |
| 1/4 tsp. | Pepper | none |
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Fry 4 slices bacon in a large kettle until crisp.
- Add 2 tbs. butter or margarine, 3 1/2 to 4 lbs. stewing chicken, 6 med. onions, 1 green pepper, 3 cans tomatoes, 2 cans kernel corn, 3 lbs. potatoes, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 tbs. salt, 1/4 tsp. paprika, 1/4 tsp. curry powder, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- After about 1 hour of cooking, remove the stewing chicken, bone it, dice the meat, and return it to the kettle to finish cooking until tender.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This stew tastes even better the next day; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop.
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