Leftover Meatloaf Soup

Jesse&Rayye's Note:

Ok, so I had this leftover meatloaf that no one was going to eat [no one but me likes meatloaf] and I needed to use it up, so I came up with this soup, and it turned out pretty good. I’m really just posting it so I remember how to make it [ha-ha] if you make it, feel free to sub prepared meatballs as well, and to mix up the veggies as to what you have on hand. It makes a lot, but it does freeze okay.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1/2 basic meatloaf, chopped (left over)
• 1 (26 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 potato, diced
• 2 -3 cups frozen vegetables (peas, corn and green beans)
• 1/4 cup pearl barley (more if you like it thick)
• 1/4 cup alphabet pasta (or any other small noodles)
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves (optional)
• 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Sauté onions and garlic in a small amount of oil.
2. Add carrots and potatoes, and cook for another minute.
3. Pour in tomatoes (I used to pre-seasoned kind) and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add stock and bring to a boil.
5. Add frozen vegetables, barley and pasta, and meatloaf.
6. Return the pot to a boil, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until barley is tender.
7. Toss in a few handfuls of baby spinach leaves (optional).
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Sproutie69]

Awesome recipe on a cold snow day! Hubby & kids loved it. I did not have that much beef broth and used half water and added 1/4 cup of red wine and veggie bouillon. Thanks!

[Valentjo]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I always get compliment from my friends whenever I make it for them!

[Chef Sunshiny]

Man! This is just what I was looking for. My hubby & I had plenty of meatloaf last nite and I wanted to present it in an entirely different way this evening. Using this recipe, fooling with it a little (I'm going to leave off the pasta and include garbanzo beans) for our likes, I'll have plenty of good soup for supper and some to freeze for the future.