Have you read the Hunger Games books? HAVE YOU READ THE HUNGER GAMES BOOKS??? I have. (But you probably guessed that already.) Also saw the movie. Did you only see the movie? If you did, then this Hunger Games Hob Stew probably won’t make a whole lot of sense. They don’t talk about Greasy Sae in the movie and they barely touch on The Hob.
Greasy Sae lives in District 12 and does business in The Hob (black market). She makes stew from whatever she can trade for (Katniss and Gale hunt and forage for her in the woods) and sells it (even to the Peacekeepers!). So, I channeled my inner Greasy Sae today and made this delicious stew for my friend’s Hunger Games Party. Yes, Hunger Games Party. I know you’re jealous.
This Chicken and Sausage Stew is rich, hearty, and full of flavor. It goes wonderfully with homemade bread like a rustic No Knead Cheesy Garlic Tavern Bread!
Hunger Games Hob Stew
Ingredients
- 12 cups chicken stock or broth
- 6 Italian sausage links uncooked (I used half hot and half mild, should equal about 4 cups of sausage when cooked and chopped)
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion chopped
- 2 green bell peppers chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced (I'm in LOVE with my garlic press)
- 2 cups carrots chopped
- 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes drained
- 3 cups uncooked mixed beans* I used the HamBeens 15 bean soup mix, without the flavor packet
- 4 cups cooked and chopped chicken breast click here to learn how to always have cooked chicken breast on hand!
Instructions
- (If you want to do things all right and proper, rinse your beans and soak them in a large covered pot overnight. I didn't do that.)
- Bring chicken stock to a boil and add uncooked sausage (I actually boiled 16 sausage links and set aside the extras for another dish. This is a great way to impart additional flavor into your soup while also saving yourself cooking time on your next sausage dish). Also add carrots, onion, green pepper, tomato, and garlic.
- Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for about 30 - 45 minutes, until sausage is cooked through. Remove sausage and brown both sides in another pan on the stove top. Chop sausage into bite size pieces and set aside.
- Add beans to soup and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for two hours, or until beans are tender (this will happen faster if you were responsible about soaking your beans in advance).
- When beans are tender, add chicken and sausage to soup and simmer an additional 20 minutes. Add 1 - 2 cups of water, if necessary to achieve desired thickness.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
{Yields about 6.5 quarts}
*If you want to make your own bean mix, these are what were included in my package: northern pinto, large lima, yelloweye bean, garbanzo, baby lima, split pea, kidney, cranberry bean, small white, pink bean, small red, yellow split pea, lentil, navy, white kidney, and black bean.
Shop for items used or inspired by this post!
- HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Mix
- Garlic Press
- Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- Kirkland Organic Chicken Stock
- Canned Diced Tomatoes
- Giant Soup Bowls
- The Hunger Games Trilogy (books)
- The Hunger Games Trilogy (movies)
- “May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor” Apron
Hunger Games Hob Stew, Ingredients:
- 12 cups chicken stock or broth
- 6 Italian sausage links, uncooked (I used half hot and half mild, should equal about 4 cups of sausage when cooked and chopped)
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 2 green bell peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (I’m in LOVE with my garlic press)
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 cups uncooked mixed beans* (I used the HamBeens 15 bean soup mix, without the flavor packet)
- 4 cups cooked and chopped chicken breast (click here to learn how to always have cooked chicken breast on hand!)
Hunger Games Hob Stew, Directions:
- (If you want to do things all right and proper, rinse your beans and soak them in a large covered pot overnight. I didn’t do that.)
- Bring chicken stock to a boil and add uncooked sausage (I actually boiled 16 sausage links and set aside the extras for another dish. This is a great way to impart additional flavor into your soup while also saving yourself cooking time on your next sausage dish). Also add carrots, onion, green pepper, tomato, and garlic.
- Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for about 30 – 45 minutes, until sausage is cooked through. Remove sausage and brown both sides in another pan on the stove top. Chop sausage into bite size pieces and set aside.
- Add beans to soup and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for two hours, or until beans are tender (this will happen faster if you were responsible about soaking your beans in advance).
- When beans are tender, add chicken and sausage to soup and simmer an additional 20 minutes. Add 1 – 2 cups of water, if necessary to achieve desired thickness.
- Serve and enjoy!
Lolli says
That looks so amazing….AND I have all of the ingredients in my house right now. It's a sign! 🙂
USNchic says
No squirrel?! 🙂
Noble Pig-cathy says
How awesome, it looks great. My oldest son would think I'm the coolest if I made this!
Gaby Godoy de Porras says
This looks yum!!!! I wanna try it out!
ann says
allergic to beans, what can i replace them with?
April says
Hi Ann! This is a 15 bean stew, I’m thinking you’ll be better off with a different recipe 🙂
Betsy says
This is so rich and delicious! I love how the beans thicken the soup without the need for any flour, cornstarch, or other thickening agents! My husband really likes the sausage in here. But I’m more of Kielbasa fan…I think next time I might change it up and use that instead.
Beth says
We are crazy for soups and any kind of comfort food right now! Love the sausage with all of the beans!
Lauren Kelly says
Delicious comfort in a bowl! Love this!
Laura Reese says
The sausage in this soup adds so much flavor! We love the flavors and richness of this soup.