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Fridge-Raid Soup

Fridge-Raid Soup
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Fridge-Raid Soup is a quick, flexible, and comforting meal perfect for using up leftover vegetables, proteins, and starches. Ready in under 30 minutes, this nourishing soup can be adapted to suit any dietary needs or flavor preferences, making it an ideal cozy dish for lunch, dinner, or a light snack.

Ingredients

Base

  • Broth or Stock (vegetable, chicken, or beef) – about 4 cups
  • Olive oil or butter – 2 tablespoons

Vegetables

  • Mixed leftover vegetables (e.g., carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers) – 2 cups, chopped
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
  • Optional greens (spinach, bok choy, or kale) – 1 cup

Protein

  • Cooked leftover chicken, beans, tofu, or sausage – 1 to 1.5 cups, chopped

Starches

  • Rice, noodles, or potatoes – 1 cup (cooked or raw depending on starch)

Herbs and Spices

  • Thyme – 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • Bay leaves – 1 or 2
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste

Optional Extras

  • Cream or coconut milk – 1/4 cup (optional for creamy version)
  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Chili flakes or fresh jalapeños – to taste for spicy kick

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all leftover vegetables and proteins. Wash, peel, and chop into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy spoonfuls.
  2. Sauté the Base: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and celery; sauté until soft and fragrant to build a flavorful foundation.
  3. Add Vegetables and Protein: Add chopped vegetables and cooked protein to the pot. Stir to combine, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to soften slightly.
  4. Pour in Broth and Starches: Pour broth or stock into the pot and add any starches such as rice, noodles, or potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook until all ingredients are tender and flavors meld together.
  5. Season and Customize: Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and any optional ingredients like cream or greens toward the end of cooking to keep them fresh and vibrant.
  6. Serve Hot and Enjoy: Once cooked through and flavorful, ladle soup into bowls. Garnish as desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Layer flavors by sautéing aromatics first for depth.
  • Chop ingredients uniformly for even cooking.
  • Adjust thickness by adding more broth or simmering longer.
  • Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve flavor and color.
  • To avoid overcooking, add delicate proteins and vegetables near the end.

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