Maybe you have leftover vegetables from a dinner party or you grilled too many carrots. It is often hard getting the right amount cooked or grilled. You do not want to run out but you also do not want to have a bunch of leftover vegetables.
What Should You Do With Leftover Vegetables?
First, do not throw them away. If you think you will use them tomorrow, place them in the refrigerator. If you are not going to use them right away, put them in a container and freeze them. You can use them to make a soup
Turn your leftover vegetables into soup. Just about any vegetable, even overcooked ones, can be used to make a delicious soup. They can also be used as a base or thickening agent for just about any soup. It just depends on what leftover vegetables you have and what kind of soup you want to make.
For a thicker soup that is not broth based, first puree the vegetables in your blender. You will need to add a little milk, cream, or broth to get it to the desired consistency. Some vegetables will require a little more liquid than others. It also depends on your taste and how thick or thin you like your soup.
If you are using this as a base, you will need to take that into consideration. Are you making a hearty-based soup or one that is not as thick?
What Else Should I Consider With Leftover Vegetables?
Think about tastes. You probably would not combine asparagus and carrots. Using asparagus and potatoes is a great combination, however. Carrots and onions work well, green beans and onions work as well. Onions can be used with just about any other veggie.
Potatoes are a great thickener. Sweet potatoes and carrots are great together.
Adjust your spices to the taste you want in your soup. If potatoes are your primary leftover vegetables, you may need to add spices to bring additional flavor to your soup. Be sure to taste as you blend and cook to get the taste just right.
For additional flavor, add some croutons or grated cheese and you have a great soup for lunch or to serve with dinner.
Whatever leftover vegetables you have one night for dinner can become a tasty soup the next night. Enjoy.
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