Leftovers to Save for Soup (Soup Information)
Description
Transform kitchen scraps and leftovers into a delicious, homemade soup base. This flexible method allows you to create a rich vegetable starter by sauting aromatics like onion, celery, and carrot before adding stock or water. Its an excellent way to reduce waste while building deep, complex flavors for your meals. Whether you are making a quick weeknight dinner or meal-prepping for the week ahead, this technique provides a comforting foundation. Customize it with herbs, spices, or wine for extra depth. Perfect for cozy evenings, this approach ensures you always have a flavorful head start on a hearty bowl of soup.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add finely chopped onion, celery, and carrot to the pot.
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Saut the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
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Pour in the vegetable stock, water, or leftover cooking liquid.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add harder vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower if using.
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Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
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If freezing for later use, allow the soup starter to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 21.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 10.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.9g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 2.6g
- Protein 1.5g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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