Name: Broccoli and Leftover Mashed Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons bacon drippings; 1 onion, diced; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 1 pound bulk pork sausage; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 0.5 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

Broccoli and Leftover Mashed Potato Soup

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly.

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings.

2 teaspoons bacon drippings
1 onion, diced
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 teaspoon dried sage
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

Directions

Step 1: Heat bacon drippings in a large, deep saucepan or soup pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Add diced onion and chopped celery to the pot. Saut for 3 to 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3: Add the pork sausage, dried sage, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot. Continue to saut, breaking up the sausage into small pieces. Cook until the sausage is browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4: While the sausage is cooking, place the chopped broccoli in a zip-top bag, poke several holes in the bag, and microwave for 3 minutes to steam the broccoli.

Step 5: Once the sausage is cooked, pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Stir in the mashed potatoes, mixing until well combined.

Step 6: Add the steamed broccoli, drained corn, and diced green chilies to the pot. Stir everything together, ensuring all ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 7: Add the sour cream to the mixture and stir. Taste the soup and add additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8: Let the soup simmer for about 10 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Cook's Notes

You can use reduced-sodium chicken broth instead of vegetable broth for a different flavor.
For a vegetarian version, simply omit the sausage and replace the bacon drippings with your preferred cooking oil. The soup will still be full of flavor.
If your leftover mashed potatoes already contain sour cream, you can skip adding the additional sour cream to the soup.
Serve the soup immediately or allow it to cool completely. Store in an airtight in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 to 3 months.