No Waste Wednesday:Philly Cheesesteak Soup

Welcome to the first No Waste Wednesday!  It is estimated that Americans waste on average 20 lbs. of food per month.  That amounts to $28-43 each month!!!  A big contributing factor to food waste is uneaten leftovers...but not here in the Casa de Cheaper!  I've been busy reinventing our leftovers and I am here to help you clean out your refrigerator.



So what was in the Cheaper refrigerator this week???


Leftover beef roast and a green bell pepper nearing the end of its shelf life. Hmmm...




And Philly Cheesesteak Soup was born!!! As Lil' Miss Cheaper observed, "It tastes like a philly cheesesteak AND its just like Applebee's soup(french onion)!"

Philly Cheesesteak Soup

2 C of leftover beef roast, cubed(or whatever portion is in your refrigerator)
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 clove of garlic, minced

2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Montreal steak seasoning
4 C beef broth
Olive Oil
Croutons
Sliced Provolone

Saute onion & pepper until onion is translucent.  Add garlic and diced beef. Saute for 1-2 more minutes. Add Montreal steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.


Place a layer of croutons in ramekin or oven-safe crock.  Ladle soup over croutons and top with a slice of cheese.  Place under broiler until cheese is bubbly.

Soup's on!


I hope you enjoy!  I will be here cooking up lots more No Waste Wednesdays for you!

Yours Truly,
Betty