How to Make Garbage Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garbage Soup may not sound like the most appetizing dish, but trust me, it's a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for using up odds and ends from your refrigerator. This recipe is a great way to reduce food waste and make the most out of what you have on hand.

The beauty of Garbage Soup is that it can be made with whatever vegetables and proteins you have lying around. Got some half-used onions, wilting carrots, and leftover chicken? Throw them in! Have some frozen peas and...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    947 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 1944mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 75g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 53g
    • Vitamin C: 87mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 2305mg