Tatonka Soup

A very nice change in your menu.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 leek, cut into rounds
  • 4 ribs (stalks) celery, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) green bell peppers, diced
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) red bell peppers, diced
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) oil
  • 1 lb. (454 grams) ground bison
  • 2 tsp. (10 ml) garlic, chopped
  • ½ cup (125 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 ½ qt. (1.69 L) bison stock
  • 1 qt. (1.13 L) chicken stock
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) black pepper, coarse ground
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp (2 ml) thyme leaves
  • ½ tsp (2 ml) marjoram leaves
  • 2 cups (500 ml) red potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • ½ cup (125 ml) green beans, frozen
  • ½ cup (125 ml) corn, frozen

Method

  1. Sauté first item in oil until onions are slightly browned. 
  2. Add ground bison and cook it until meat is cooked to your satisfaction. 
  3. Add garlic, tomato paste, bison stock and chicken stock and the spices. Bring to a boil. 
  4. Add the potatoes and diced tomatoes and simmer for 25 minutes. 
  5. Add the green beans and corn. Cook for another 15-20 minutes.

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