Clean Out The Refrigerator Soup


Perfect for a few days after Thanks-eating. If you are like me, the fridge is driving you crazy. Gotta get rid of it all. By now you have had turkey sandwiches, leftover dressing, eaten all of the pie…..and are ready to chuck it, or make something good.

Here is a great soup recipe for ya!

Cut up the rest of the turkey, bones and all. Stick it in a big assed pot. Add a couple of leftover onions, the rest of your celery and a few carrots you have sitting in the bottom of the fridge. Cover it with water and simmer for a few hours. Now, go and throw away any dressing, leftover banana pudding, and cranberry sauce that is still sitting around. Trust me. It ain’t no good no more.

Now, strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve or china cap, and save the liquid and the turkey meat. Throw the rest of the stuff away.

The next step is to go dig in your refrigerator. See if you have any more onion, some garlic, any carrots or celery left. If you do, cut it up and begin to sautée it in a pan with a teaspoon of olive oil. Add it to your strained stock and turkey meat. Now, really start diggin’. Even check out your freezer. Look for leftover rice, boiled potatoes or pasta. Scourage around for some leftover peas, corn, or mushrooms. Some green onions, and some macaroni or noodles would be good. Use what you have and your imagination! Add some parsley and/or fresh basil.

Simmah.

Now, did you have any leftover wine? Didn’t think so. You are soooooooo S.O.L.

Just grab a loaf of French bread and dig in. This is especially good if you got sick as a dog the day after Thanks-eating and haven’t been able to eat since. It might cure what ails ya. I’ll let you know.