Buffalo Minestrone Soup – Wild Idea Buffalo

Ingredients

• 1 – pound Wild Idea Ground Buffalo Meat
• 1 – onion, chopped (about 3 cups)
• 2 – tablespoons olive oil
• 1 – tablespoon thyme
• 1 – tablespoon basil
• 1 – tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
• 1 – tablespoon oregano
• 2 – teaspoons salt
• 1 – teaspoon black pepper
• 3 – cups carrots, chopped
• 3 – cups celery, chopped
• 3 – tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 – 32 ounces Hybrid Bone Broth or organic chicken stock
• 1 – 16 ounce jar roasted red peppers, pureed
• 2 – tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 – 15 ounce can of red kidney beans, or any beans
• 1 – head kale, chopped (about 3 handfuls)
• squeeze of half a lemon
• Italian parsley, chopped
• Parmesan cheese, grated
• penne pasta (optional)