Creamy Soup from Leftover Potatoes

A fresh new potato soup from leftover potatoes is a wonderful bowl of treat for everyone in the house. Just another perfect budget friendly meal.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups finely diced leeks
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup minced chives
6 cups chicken stock, hot
4 large leftover baked potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup freshly grated cheese
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar

Procedure:

In a large saucepan, heat melt the butter over high heat and add the leeks and garlic. Cook over medium heat until they are translucent. Add the hot stock and whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the riced potatoes, sour cream, buttermilk and grated cheese. Add this mixture to the soup stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add the Sherry vinegar. Laddle into bowls and garnish with chives. Serve warm.

Pork Fried Rice from Leftover Pork Loin

American households throw away almost a thousand dollars worth of food per year and many families cannot afford that waste. Being creative can help give you simple ways to use up leftover food and stretch your dining dollars.

Leftovers usually are not appetizing to your family and kids will less like the sound of it. Maybe, instead of pushing the food at the back of the refrigerator, a little planning to make it look something new to their eyes can help you save and prepare multiple meals from one.

Procedure:

• Chop the pork loin into bite size pieces.
• In a large skillet or wok, stir mixed vegetables ( or any frozen vegetables)
• Add egg and the chopped pork loin.
• Add the leftover rice. If there's not enough left over rice, make a new batch.
• Add a little soy sauce and other seasonings to make pork fried rice.

Now you have a new Pork Fried Rice meal dinner for the whole family!

Let's talk about how to make a soup from leftover... in my next blog.