Mingling with buffalo? Not on this watch but you can enjoy its flavor in this fablicious soup. Even after 12,000 years…we still share a love of meat. Then again, not everyone is tethered to meat like we are. But we’re not complaining and neither should you. Just feel good everyday and cook a little soup…we do!
Shopping List
Buffalo Meat: 1.5 lbs. ground
Onion: 1 chopped
Beef Broth: 1 box
Parsley, Oregano, Basil: ¼ tsp each (fresh is best-1 T each)
Garlic: 3 cloves minced
Ricotta Cheese: ½ cup
Swiss Chard Leaves: 5 large leaves cut into ribbons/remove ribs
Tomatoes: 1.5 cups diced
Parmesan or Mozzarella: ¼ cup grated
Bow Tie Pasta: 1 cup
Preparation
4-6 Servings
Cook buffalo meat slowly with a splash of balsamic vinegar until brown. Add garlic, onion, and spices. Sauté about 3 minutes. Then add tomatoes. Cook on low covered for 15 minutes or fragrant. Stir in broth and heat to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile mix together ricotta cheese, Swiss chard ribbons, and grated cheese.
Add mixture to soup along with pasta and cook on medium low until pasta is tender.
Ladle into oven safe bowls. Top with additional cheese and broil until top is golden brown 2-4 minutes.
Mingling Buffalo Noodle Soup: top left
Buffalo meat is very lean and cooks fast. Instead, cook it low and slow for the best flavor.
Mingling Notes
Seldom does anybody want to consume an entire meat diet. In fact, today all research suggests the opposite. But most of us still want to mingle with a good piece of meat now and again.
Albeit, The Great Plato had occasion to say, “Everyone should indulge in a big burger now and then!” Despite any evidence—he didn’t really say that, but I bet he would—mingle now and then!
As far as cooking we all encounter different recipes from many sources. In fact, recipes don’t very much. Although they are different. In some small way, it’s either a change in taste that improves the flavor or succulence of the dish. Forever leaving the stamp of that creative cook. As recipes pass from generation to generation they become more seasoned with each new approach and preparation. Becoming a hallmark of family tradition.
As with all recipes in this blog—make them yours—experiment—be distinctive—be different—most of all—ENJOY!
Think for a moment about the large variety of dried beans available. When we prepared them right they’re a palatable delight. So, all hail the mighty power of the bean.
Why not put your favorite “bean” to work for you?
Beans top benefit; they love to clean out the digestive tract, support kidney function, and increase beneficial bacteria. In fact, nearly every organ in the body can benefit from them. WOW!
Another great reason we should include them in our diet, they happen to be a great source of protein. So, when your cutting back on red meats this year. Beans can be added to just about any kind of soup, chili, or stew without much detection other than being notably good for you.
So, you’re mulling over the possibility of moving closer to the much talked about Mediterranean eating plan.
Well, the diet is an ideal mix of foods that improve both health and longevity. In fact, it underlines the value of olive oil and fish over meat. Stresses the importance of cheese, while fresh fruits, veggies, and beans get a notably higher rank.
Best of all, factual evidence now supports it. Like, 70% fewer heart related diseases and 61% reduction in cancer. But, best of all is the 56% who after four years on the plan had lower morbidity.
Beans or legumes have an abundance of selenium, that protects our bodies against heavy metals.
Consider the fact that beans are Eco-friendly. Because they are less likely to contain high levels of pollutants.
Also, containing plant sterols, beans support immune functions, while calming inflammation. Inflammations, remember reap havoc on our bodies. Last, but surly not least is the fact, that they happen to be pretty light on the wallet compared to other proteins.
So, while most of us can’t control the outbreak of colds and flu. It’s good to have a friend in beans. Because helping to combat ongoing immune problems are there mightiest power.
So, getting back to the beans at hand,
It is unfortunate that many recipes appear to leave them out entirely. Maybe it’s because we don’t understand how to use them properly. Follow this simple soup for a flavor packed recipe that includes the mighty power of beans.
The Soup
Shopping List
20 Oz. bag of 15 bean soup mix
1 jalapeno pepper-diced
2.5 cups Bloody Mary mix (Mr. T’s)
1 red onion-chopped
3-5 garlic cloves-minced
½ head green cabbage
Italian Sausage out of casings
½ tsp each-cumin, chili powder, oregano, turmeric
1. Prepare beans according to package. (overnight method or quick cook).
2. Then place beans in large pot cover with 8 cups water. Heat to boiling. Simmer 1.5-2 hours or until tender. Drain beans, but retain 1 cup water. Add to slow cooker along with ham packet, ½ onion, ½ pepper, cabbage, 6 cups water, and bloody Mary mix.
3. Then in separate pan cook sausage, ½ onion, ½ pepper, garlic on low until sausage is no longer pink. Add to slow cooker.
4. Next add spices, 1 tsp salt, and cook on high until boiling 2 hours. Then on low for 6 hours.
5. Lastly adjust taste if needed by adding more Mr. T or salt. Serve with pita chips.
Soup Notes
This soup gets a lot of its flavor from Mr. T. mix. Someone gave me a bottle and I wondered how I could use it.
I like to let this soup cook 8 or more hours. Serving the next day gives it even more flavor.
Pita chips are great to serve along with this soup. But if you’re looking for some extra power try a ¼ cup of rice instead. I pick beans with the seasoning packet, but you can omit if you wish. You can also substitute a can of spicy v-8 instead of Mr. T. mix.
