Kitchen Sink Soup Recipe

Transform your fridge leftovers into a delicious and hearty Kitchen Sink Soup! This adaptable recipe is perfect for using up odds and ends, vegetables, proteins, and pantry staples. A customizable culinary adventure, perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun weekend project. Get creative and discover your own unique flavor combinations!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 197.4 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kitchen Sink Soup

  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 0 units beef stock
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 0 units chicken leg
  • 0 cups rotini pasta
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1 cup broken spaghetti noodles
  • as desired Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Kitchen Sink Soup

  1. Sauté 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, and 2 stalks celery, chopped, in 1 tablespoon olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add 1 cup chopped carrots and sauté for another 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in 1 (24-ounce) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce and 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust seasonings to your taste).
  6. Add 1 cup broken spaghetti noodles, 1/2 cup frozen peas, and 1/2 cup frozen corn.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer until the noodles are almost cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
  8. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until tender.
  9. Serve hot with crusty bread or your favorite buns.
  10. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

6g

Carbs

9g