Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand. Diced carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, or even cabbage would be great additions. For a vegetarian option, omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth. To add a creamy texture, stir in a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt before serving. This soup tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have a chance to meld together.
Garbage Soup
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS132
Transform your leftover vegetables into a hearty and flavorful soup! This resourceful recipe is perfect for using up odds and ends from your fridge, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate75 g
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Cholesterol148 mg
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Fiber12 g
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Protein53 g
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Saturated Fat18 g
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Sodium1944 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat48 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
10 mins
In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease. (10 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
Add the diced potatoes, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, chopped celery, beef broth, and mixed vegetables to the pot. (5 minutes)
03
Step
1 hrs
Add enough water to cover the ingredients by about an inch. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef is cooked through. (60 minutes)
04
Step
2 mins
Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and dried basil. (2 minutes)
05
Step
1 mins
Stir in the cooked and crumbled bacon. (1 minute)
06
Step
1 mins
Serve hot and enjoy! (1 minute)
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Jacynthe Koeppcrooks
Apr 10, 2025Next time I'll try adding some corn.
Sonya Bailey
Feb 26, 2025My kids actually ate their vegetables without complaining!
Maryam Gulgowski
Dec 2, 2024This soup is so versatile! I love that I can use up whatever veggies I have on hand.
Luella Mueller
Jun 27, 2024So easy to make and tastes delicious!
Ewell Erdman
Jun 5, 2024I used Italian seasoning instead of rosemary, thyme, and basil and it was great!
Fiona Kerlukeprice
May 14, 2024I added some lentils to make it even heartier.
Simone Kirlin
Mar 23, 2024The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor.
Elliot Lakin
Jan 13, 2024This is now a staple in our house.