Boxing Day “Leftovers” Soup
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 25 minutes |
| Total time | 45 minutes |
| Dietary | Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Appetizer, Lunch, Main Dish, Soup |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Christmas, Formal Party, Thanksgiving |
| Region | British |
| By author | Karen Burns-Booth |
This thick, velvety and rich soup is made from the Christmas Day dinner vegetable leftovers. I’ve used Scotty Brand roast potatoes, roast parsnips, sprouts and carrots which are diced and simmered in a vegetable (or turkey) stock with a hint of winter herbs. After simmering for about 20 minutes, I allow the soup to cool before blending it with a hand held immersion stick, which results in an unctuous, silky and thick soup, with more than a hint of the Christmas Day feast.
Ingredients
- About 450g to 500g Leftover cooked vegetables (Scotty Brand roast potatoes, roast parsnips, carrots and sprouts)
- 1 litre vegetable stock or turkey stock
- Sprig of fresh herbs (thyme, bay leaf and sage)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Note
This thick, velvety and rich soup is made from the Christmas Day dinner vegetable leftovers. I’ve used Scotty Brand roast potatoes, roast parsnips, sprouts and carrots which are diced and simmered in a vegetable (or turkey) stock with a hint of winter herbs. After simmering for about 20 minutes, I allow the soup to cool before blending it with a hand held immersion stick, which results in an unctuous, silky and thick soup, with more than a hint of the Christmas Day feast.
Directions
| Step 1 | Dice the leftover cooked veggies into small pieces. Add them to a large lidded saucepan, pour the vegetable or turkey stock in. Add the herbs and simmer with the lid on for 15 to 20 minutes. |
| Step 2 | Allow the soup to cool for 15 minutes, and then blend with an immersion stick blender until thick and smooth. |
| Step 3 | Gently reheat for 5 minutes until the soup is hot. Season to taste and serve in warmed bowls with crusty bread. |
