Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeno - chopped with seeds
  • 3 cloves garlic - chopped
  • 1 red onion - chopped
  • 28 ounces pork and beans with molasses
  • 28 ounces tomato puree
  • 4 cups chicken broth -, depending on how thick to would like this
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup left over steak or any left over meat or chicken - sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound noodles you favorite

Method

  • Heat a cast iron pot with the olive oil.
  • Add the jalapeno, garlic and red onion and saute until the onion is soft and garlic fragrant.
  • When this is accomplished add the tomato puree and the pork and beans; continue to gently simmer.
  • Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and the seasonings.
  • Continue to gently simmer for 25 - 30 minutes.
  • Add the left over steak and once again continue to gently simmer.
  • Prepare the noodles as directed.
  • Place the noodles in a bowl and top with the soup.
  • It is delicious to also serve with shredded cheddar cheese on top.