It was green, and it was in my refrigerator
@GardenGerty (157552)
United States
September 17, 2017 6:16pm CST
It was leftover broccoli
. We had it Thursday night. It was only seasoned with a little butter and salt. I froze it fresh this summer.
Tonight it became soup.
I had a powdered cheese sauce on hand, so I made the sauce, just water and the powder. I added the broccoli and some black pepper. To prevent blandness I put a few dashes of Tabasco
.
Finally I stirred in some bacon bits.
Hubby and I had a delicious Sunday evening meal, and I have packed some for lunches next week.
Not too bad for something that was green and in my refrigerator.
. We had it Thursday night. It was only seasoned with a little butter and salt. I froze it fresh this summer.
Tonight it became soup.
I had a powdered cheese sauce on hand, so I made the sauce, just water and the powder. I added the broccoli and some black pepper. To prevent blandness I put a few dashes of Tabasco.
Finally I stirred in some bacon bits.
Hubby and I had a delicious Sunday evening meal, and I have packed some for lunches next week.
Not too bad for something that was green and in my refrigerator.11 people like this
14 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
17 Sep 17
haha I thought it was going to be some monster in your fridge Heather with that title. But glad it turned out to be a delicious, hearty meal for you.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Yes, I had intended people to imagine lively growing science experiments in there.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
18 Sep 17
@TiarasOceanView That makes me happy.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
18 Sep 17
That reminded me of the broccoli I have in my fridge. Have to cook it up soon. Maybe as a side with burgers on the grill.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
19 Sep 17
@GardenGerty I have been looking for a good spaghetti squash. Not sure Little Miss will enjoy it as much as we do though. I'll have to make her whole wheat spaghetti.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
21 Sep 17
@ElusiveButterfly I learned to cook it at Head Start Preschool. Those kids loved it and could not get enough of it. Give her a try or two.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
18 Sep 17
That sounds good. I do have to remember to use the produce I bring home. Tonight will be spaghetti squash.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
20 Sep 17
Sounds like some good meals. I love just eating Broccoli and cheese in a dish on it's own so good.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
21 Sep 17
It was quite good and it made a good addition to my lunch for school.
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
21 Sep 17
@GardenGerty I bet it was good. And I am sure that you are an excellent cook so that is why it was so good.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Oh it could have been ugly! Haha! Soup is the best thing ever!!
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
17 Sep 17
I am so ready for it to be soup weather. It allows for inexpensive, hearty meals and they are simple and healthy.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
19 Sep 17
@GardenGerty I've been fixing soup all summer. My son has taken a liking to it and the summer has been fairly cool.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
21 Sep 17
@Jeanniemaries We enjoyed this, but we are still having temperatures in the nineties.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
17 Sep 17
Great idea! I have a bit of broccoli on hand that I should use up; I could make broccoli cheese soup too.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Broccoli, or cauliflower, or even potatoes are good this way. Enjoy yours.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
18 Sep 17
@GardenGerty I have a good broccoli cheese soup recipe from a cookbook my mom used when I was growing up. It's called The Thrift Cook and was put out by Farm Journal. Her hamburger soup recipe comes from there too.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
17 Sep 17
I posted to another person that I like it steamed with thin slices of orange for garnish.
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
21 Sep 17
It is good you can agree on it, then.
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@LadyDuck (458012)
• Switzerland
21 Sep 17
@GardenGerty There are only a few things that only one of the two like, I avoid to make them, cooking two different meals is not interesting.
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
21 Sep 17
I meant for people to think about those yukky surprises. I do not write about those, though.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
21 Sep 17
I do too. I just have to make it a priority to make them.
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
21 Sep 17
I loved how easy it was. I will make more soups when it cools down.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Sep 17
I cleaned out the fridge today and the dogs loved everything we did not eat last week
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
21 Sep 17
Bread will get that way as well, e
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@Kind4321 (826)
• Nairobi, Kenya
17 Sep 17
Wow!I now can get creative with broccoli.I only steam them and eat as an accompaniment for the starch and protein am eating.I once tried broccoli juice and felt as if the world was coming to an end.I swore to myself even if that was the only way to loose weight then I'd rather be overweight. But I will definitely try this method you've posted.Thanks.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
17 Sep 17
I eat it raw in salads and also cook it in stir fry. It is a healthy food, but not always my favorite. My mom used to serve it with thin slices of lemon when she first started cooking it. I like it with slices of orange for a change.
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@Kind4321 (826)
• Nairobi, Kenya
18 Sep 17
@GardenGerty thank you for the valuable inputs!Can't wait to try
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