I was born and raised on a dairy farm outside Canon City, Colorado. Because of my upbringing and knowledge of diet, farming and business, I advocate knowing, buying and consuming as close to the source as possible. I fell in love with Crossfit as one of the few environments, particularly in athletics and competition, in which women are either just as strong as men or are at least on an even playing field.

I take pride in being a part of a community that reinforces "strong" and "fit" as the compliments. As an independent and fitness minded consumer, I tend to shy away from restrictive diets. Paleo allows me the freedom to eat the foods I enjoy while remaining nutritionally superior to their processed equivalents. I love the way I feel when I fuel my body with whole Paleo meals and after a WOD. Euphoric is not an exaggeration. My goal is to bring others to understand what Paleo is, why it works and why they should try it. The false stigmas about Paleo are rampant and various, but my knowledge is based entirely on what I've learned through personal experience and research.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Turkey, Turnip Greens and Cauliflower Soup


 

 


This recipe was inspired by Giadas Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice Soup. I decided to take this recipe and make it Paleolithic!  I used rice size pieces of cauliflower to act as the brown rice.  Also, while shopping for groceries I surprisingly couldn't find any kale.  Instead of kale I used turnip greens which turned out to be incredibly delicious.


Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 to 6 large shallots, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into small pieces 
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb ground white turkey meat, broken into small chunks
  • 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
  • One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, drained
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice ( this case Cauliflower)
  • 1 small bunch kale, coarsely chopped (about 4 packed cups) or 1 bunch of Turnip Greens
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, carrots and bell pepper and saute, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to brown and soften slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ground turkey and stir until the meat turns white and begins to color very slightly around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the herbes de Provence and stir, 1 minute. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes and cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Stir in the greens and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and the freshly ground black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.




The standard mixture typically contains savory fennel, basil, thyme and lavender. 
Lavender has also been used as a remedy for insomnia, anxiety and fatigue. Research has confirmed that lavender produces slight calming, and soothing effects when its scent is inhaled. This soup is a perfect dish for a late night dinner.



http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/turkey-kale-and-brown-rice-soup-recipe/index.html

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