Eat out most of the weekend, but did cook a GREAT soup!

I'm sorry to say, I didn't cook much this weekend.  But I did eat out and get a few fun items to share.

Saturday for lunch I went to The Fighting Burrito. It is by the Downtown Library at 309 13th St., DesMoines, IA.  I love the Crazy Horse Burrito.
"A fi ery burrito named for a people’s hero. Local sundried tomato, wild rice, white beans, our slow-cooked beef, and monterey jack cheese, and bring the heat with spicy corn salsa, jalapeños, and our Mad Jackson’s Peach Punishment Hot Sauce."

I highly recommend it.  I get it with black beans instead of white beans.  Check out their website.  They are open 7 days a week.

Saturday night I was lazy so I ordered Domino's.  I got a thin crust pepperoni and jalapeno pizza.  YUMMMY.

Sunday I walked to work and my very nice friend and coworker went to Court Ave. Brewing.  I got the Falafel Sandwich.  It was so good.  Like a veggie burger.  My plan is to make these at home some time soon.  It was a falafel burger with lettuce and onion and a cucumber dill sauce.  It was good and filling.





Sunday's for dinner I made Spinach Tortellini Soup.  This was inspired by Budget Bytes, but I made a few changes.

The recipe called for the following:
1 small onion
4 tbs minced garlic
28 oz can tomato sauce
28 oz can crushed tomato
28 oz water
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
Cracked pepper
19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
10 oz frozen spinach


I added:
 5 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tbs crushed red pepper

I didn't follow the directions well, so here is what I did.
1.  Saute onions and garlic until soft
2.  Add spices and cook for about 30 sec-a minute
3.  Add tomatoes and water along with bouillon cubes.

4. Simmer on medium high for about 10 minutes.
5.  Add tortellini and spinach.  Continue to cook and stir occasionally to brake up the spinach.  Cook for about 10-20 minutes.

6.  Serve with some grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese.










Sorry for the delay on this post.  It was a very good soup and highly recommend it.