Feeding 9 on a Dime: Soup

"We are making Boy Soup Mom!"

How to make soup in 3 easy steps 

Or How to Use up Your Leftovers Like a Pro

 

Simmer your Veggies:  

First drizzle your soup pot with olive oil, butter or coconut oil and saute 2 to 3 cups of veggies for  a few minutes. I like to use Garlic, Onions, Carrots, Celery to start adding potato, squash, zucchini and peppers for different flavors. This is a good time to scour the fridge for leftover veg to toss into the pot

Add your Protien:

Next add a cup or two of any type of cooked protein you enjoy! Ground Beef, diced roast, cooked chicken, bacon, cooked beans are all wonderful additions! Another great way to use up the fridge leftovers! One steak can become a meal for 9 when diced into a soup! I have even crumbled a slice of meat loaf into a soup!

Add your Broth:

Then add 3-6 cups of broth with 3to 6 cups of water and seasonings like Salt, Pepper, Bullion, Cayenne pepper, Italian seasonings, cumin and whatever sounds good! Broth is easy to make yourself with a crock pot, chicken or beef bones, garlic, carrots, celery, onion and a little salt. Just simmer for 8-10 on low. Box, can or bullion broth is fine as well. Tomato sauce or diced tomato can be added at this time.

Add your Starch:

Finally add your starch and cook through! Pasta, Rice, Potato, Barely, and Quinoa are some great options to thicken up a soup! Simmer for at least 20 min to allow the flavors to meld together nicely. During the last 5-10 minutes you can add Kale, Spinach or other greens if you like.

Always serve with a hot crusty loaf of bread and a nice spread of real butter!

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