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I am 26 years old and learning more about myself every single day. More recently, my boyfriend (JD) and I have been on a quest to save our pennies by not eating out so often! ...Heck, maybe I'll even lose a few pounds in the process..? However, this also means I'll need to learn how to cook! I got the idea to start this blog from watching the movie Julie & Julia, but also from attempting a few recipes from a fellow blogger just this past weekend! I have tons of recipes I plan to test out... So, here goes nothin'! Enjoy! xo.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Beef Veggie Soup!


It's cold and damp out today, the perfect night for soup! I've decided I have far too much in the fridge, so I'm going to clean house and make my soup using leftovers! I am not a big "leftover eater", so this is huge for me... JD would be SO proud! 

Tonight's creation will be a Jes original!
Beef Veggie Soup! 

Here is what I've found to use:
  • Leftover Steak (London Broil)
  • 1 Bag frozen mixed veggies
  • 1 Large container (48 oz.) College Inn® Beef Broth
  • 48 oz. Water
  • 1/2 box of Ronzoni® Rotelle Pasta 
  • 1 Can (11.5 oz.) of V8® Tomato Juice
  • 1 Can (10 oz.) of Campbell's® Tomato Soup
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parsley
  • Garlic -minced
  • Onion -minced
  • Celery Salt
  • Basil
  • Oregano

Well, here goes...

I cut up the London Broil into thin strips... that was probably the hardest part, to be honest.  Tossed it in a big pot, with the Large container of College Inn® Beef Broth, the frozen mixed veggies, and an equal amount of water and brought it to a boil.  Then I stirred in some Salt and Pepper to taste, sprinkled in some parsley, celery salt, basil, oregano and minced garlic, then poured in a can of V8® Tomato juice and 1 can of Campbell's Tomato Soup as well as 1/2 the box of pasta (that's all that was left!).  

I'll let this boil together until the pasta is el dente, then enjoy! (Hopefully!?) I'll report back later on!

<7:24pm>
Ok, in no way do I mean to toot my own horn, but... the soup was awesome!
I'm completely amazed that anything that good could come from (dreaded) leftovers!
I loved it! In fact, I loved it so much, I just may have some more later on! :)


Verdict: Highly recommended!

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