Whatever Floats Your Boat Vegetable Soup Leftovers

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Save bits of leftover vegetables (of your choice) in a jar, in the freezer -- when the jar is full, make soup! for my family of five, i saved vegetables in a quart jar. serve with cornbread or bread sticks, and a fruit salad.

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Steps

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Thaw leftover vegetables of your choice.

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Set aside.

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In a large saucepan , saute diced onions in 2 tablespoons olive oil for about 3 minutes.

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Add minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute more.

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Add diced potatoes , water , salt , beef or chicken granules , and black pepper.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat ~ simmer until potatoes are tender but not falling apart.

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Add thawed leftover vegetables.

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Bring back to heat.

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Add tomatoes and optional worcestershire sauce and corn.

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Simmer for 2 minutes.

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Taste for needed seasonings.

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Add leftover cooked beef or chicken , if desired , and heat through.

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Garnish with cilantro or parsley ~ serve with cornbread or bread sticks , and a fruit salad.

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Ingredients

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vegetables, olive oil, onion, garlic, russet potatoes, water, salt, beef bouillon granules, fresh ground black pepper, italian tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, whole kernel corn, cooked beef, cilantro