Best 4 Trash Soup Recipes

From leftovers and scraps to a delicious and flavorful soup, trash soup is a culinary art that transforms what would otherwise be discarded into a satisfying and nutritious meal. This concept not only reduces food waste and saves money but also promotes creativity and resourcefulness in the kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and inspiration to turn your kitchen scraps into a culinary masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARBAGE SOUP

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This soup is made with leftover veggies. My kids call it garbage soup because it would have been garbage if we hadn't made soup! Throw in any type vegetables you have in your fridge to add some flavor.

Provided by WHTETAIL

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
6 potatoes, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
2 cups mixed vegetables
salt and pepper to taste
⅛ tablespoon dried rosemary
⅛ tablespoon dried thyme
¼ tablespoon dried basil
½ pound bacon - cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large stock pot place beef, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, celery, broth and vegetables. Add enough water to cover ingredients, cover pot and cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until vegetables are soft and beef is cooked through.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, rosemary, thyme and basil. Add bacon bits, stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 947 calories, Carbohydrate 74.6 g, Cholesterol 147.6 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 52.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1944.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

WHITE TRASH CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4/5)

WHITE TRASH CASSEROLE Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-8399

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

Notes:
1 lb. ground turkey (original recipe was for beef)
1 onion, chopped (or used minced onions and onion powder)
1 can cream of celery soup (or use cream of mushroom if your hubby doesn't hate it).
1 can corn, drained
Small brick of Velveeta, cut into cubes (or grated part-skim cheese of choice)
1 Bag Frozen Tater Tots
Use cut up ham or turkey ham instead of ground turkey.
Use other veggie of choice (frozen ok too)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Brown turkey and onion together then drain. 3. Spread ,meat mixture in bottom of a casserole dish. 4. Layer soup, corn, Velveeta, and tater tots. 5. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until tater tots are golden brown.

TRASH SOUP

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I began making this soup when my children were little. It was a good way to clean out the left overs in the frig as well a way to get my kids to eat lots of veggies. My children named the soup and I couldn't change the name though it's not an appetizing title.

Provided by Mimi Hall

Categories Clear Soup

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs stewing beef
5 -6 carrots (1/2 inch dice)
10 ounces frozen baby lima beans
10 ounces frozen broccoli florets
1/4 cup barley
1 small zucchini (diced)
1 small yellow squash (diced)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package Knorr vegetable soup mix
32 ounces beef broth
11 1/2 ounces V8 vegetable juice
1 cup small shell pasta
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Brown Beef in hot oil in pan.
To this add beef Broth with the Knorr soup mix, barley that has been soaked for a few hours in water.
Add canned tomatoes and V-8 juice to suit your taste.
Add vegetables longest cooking first such as the lima beans, carrots then broccoli, zucchini and squash.
Add pasta last. It will swell and get over cooked if you cook too long. I usually turn the soup off and add the pasta, stir and let set about ½ hour. Or you can cook the pasta of choice separate and add to individual soup bowls as you serve it. You can adjust to your personal taste by adjusting V-8, beef broth and water.

GARBAGE SOUP

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This is a budget stretcher recipe where you use your potato peels. It can be the start of any type of soup you want to make, especially if you use method A. where you save it as a clear broth. Use in any recipe that calls for broth or consomme. If it cooks down add some more water (not too much) simmer on low heat covered

Provided by Bergy

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 1/2 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 -7 large well scrubbed potato peels, cut peels about 1/4 inch thick
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, scrubbed or peeled, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and pepper
1 1/2 quarts water

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients in a large pot and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours.
You may now do one of two things: A- drain off the broth and reserve for future soup-making or use as any consomme, You may freeze it as well, adjust seasoning.
B-Puree the veggies add back to the liquid and add any other ingredient you wish- leftover veggies, chicken, meat etc.
This is truly a clean-the-fridge soup.

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables. The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful and nutritious your soup will be. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add herbs, spices, or even fruit to your soup to create a unique and delicious dish.
Cook your soup on low heat for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
Serve your soup with a variety of toppings. Some good choices include croutons, cheese, sour cream, and chopped herbs.

Conclusion:

Trash soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover vegetables and other ingredients. It's also a great way to save money and reduce food waste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give trash soup a try. You won't be disappointed!