Broccoli Soup Using Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons bacon drippings
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
• 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 4 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 2 cups sour cream

Step 1

Gently heat up the bacon drippings in a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the chopped onion and celery, and cook them until they’re nice and soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Next, add the sausage along with the sage, paprika, salt, and pepper. Break up the sausage with your spoon and cook it until it’s browned and no longer pink, which should take around 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

While the sausage is cooking, poke a few holes in a zip-top bag and throw in the broccoli. Pop it in the microwave for about 3 minutes to steam it through.

Step 3

Once the sausage is ready, pour in the broth and stir in the leftover mashed potatoes until everything is well combined. Then, add the steamed broccoli, corn, and green chilies. Give it a good stir, and mix in the sour cream. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if you need to.

Step 4

Let the soup simmer gently for about 10 minutes so all those flavors can come together beautifully. Then, it’s ready to enjoy!