Ingredients

  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 bunch swiss chard, coarsely chopped, leaves and stems separated
  • 1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 14 cup flour
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste

Method

  • Add the onions and garlic to a coated high-sided saute pan over medium heat and saute until golden brown.
  • Mix in celery, Swiss chard stems, and bell pepper.
  • Saute until tender.
  • Heat the 1/4 cup oil in the same saute pan, stir in flour and bay leaves.
  • Stir with a wooden to form a paste.
  • Cook until the flour becomes a nutty brown color.
  • Stir in chicken stock, water, and cayenne.
  • Add the potatoes and cook on medium heat about 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the liquid thickens.
  • Add the Swiss chard leaves, season with salt, and pepper, and cook until the leaves are wilted.