I don’t know where the myth comes from that Texas winters are warm. Maybe in Austin… But then again, I heard that even they got some snow this week! Weather it be cold or warm, one can always count on soup. (And yes, I’m aware of the spelling error in that sentence.)
“Magic Soup” isn’t so much a recipe as a technique.
I’m betting a lot of you already make magic soup and just call it something else. I call it “magic soup” because it is quick and easy, and it transforms one dish into something totally different—like magic! (The photo above is cauliflower magic soup.)
Have you ever made a recipe yielding so many leftovers that, by the fifth day of eating it, you were screaming, “I don’t want to look at this recipe ever again!”? Enter Magic Soup.
All you have to do is throw your leftovers—be it a stir fry, casserole, curry, or whatever—into a bowl or blender with some liquid (broth, milk, water) and pulverize to make a creamy soup. (You can leave some of the leftovers un-pulverized for a chunkier soup.) Magically, your boring leftovers have morphed into something totally new and exciting. Samantha Stevens would be proud.
Question of the Day:
What would be (or what is) your ideal meal to Magic Soup-ify?
Kristie Lynn says
Lots of snow here now – guess the world is back to normal 😉
I would bet that green bean casserole and stuffing leftovers would make an awesome magic soup, but I almost love them too much as leftovers to ever get sick of them! This is a cool idea though Katie – I would never have thought of it.
Bianca- Vegan Crunk says
Yum! I love, love, love soup…in fact, I’m having leftover pumpkin soup for dinner.
Quix says
I love the magic soup idea! I’ve done that essential soup with potato leek and broccoli, but it’s always been on purpose and not because I had crazy leftovers. I will totally have to remember that. I bet some stir fry with miso broth would be excellent! 🙂
Stephanie says
What a great idea! I have some leftover vegetable curry in the freezer that is going to be turned into a supper warming winter soup! Speaking of warming, I could use some. I’m in Alberta, Canada and we got over a foot of snow in 24 hours this weekend and it’s -20 celcius (yes, that’s a minus). Yuck!!! Anyways, your post comes at a perfect time since I’ve been on a soup kick since this cold got here. Thanks 🙂
candice says
That’s a beautiful pun, Katie. 😉 This is a very economical idea! And a relief for our tastebuds, phew.
For Magic Soupifying, I think I would blend tomatoes + sweet potatoes or winter squash. We have too many of those.
Nicole, MS, RD, LD says
Great idea!
I think potato and pea magic soup. That sounds kinda odd, but I think it’d be tasty!!
Heather Eats Almond Butter says
Still need to make my banana hammock. Need to buy bananas. All of ours are frozen.
It does get cold in Austin. I’ve ran a half marathon down there twice. February 2003 and February 2005 or 2006. Can’t remember, but for both races, it was in the 30’s. BRRRR.
I need to eat more soup. So easy in the Vita-Mix.
My ideal meal to soup-ify? Roasted kabocha. 🙂
psychoj1 says
I love leftovers!! Well, leftovers from yummy meals 😉
I agree- ALL whole white foods=bad is WRONG.
<3 jess
xoxo
Katie says
Pretty much all I eat these days is soup, since it is so cold!!
Oh, and I made some chocolate pudding a la CCV today; I’ll send you a photo! Chocolate peanut butter banana pudding. May have to go make some more!
Katrina (gluten free gidget) says
I don’t think I have ever Magic Soup-ified anything! Wow… that’s something to think about…
Katie says
I often make “magic soup” with all the leftovers in the veggie drawer – just steam and food process. It’s like baby food – which is my favorite thing in the cold months, so comforting!
Daria @ Daria Can Cook says
This is such a good idea! We had our first snow up in Boston and I’m craving nice, warming soups like mad.
Pure2Raw says
I am not much of a soup person though have made a really good oatmeal and broccoli soup a few years ago and loved it! I am all about being creative with recipes! Your soups looks yummy!
Lori says
Yes, we got snow in Austin, for about 10 minutes. It was melting before it hit the ground. But it has been pretty cold here too!! We’ve been eating more soup than normal. 🙂
grace says
entry for the food scale!
Danielle says
Katie, that curried magic soup looks to die for! I love blending my leftovers with coconut milk to add creaminess. My latest magic soup was made with leftover pizza toppings: marinara, mushrooms, cauliflower, peppers, onions, and garlic. It was really good, though I would’ve added leftover beans if they were around. Have a great day!