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Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup {Instant Pot or Stove Top Recipe}

by Lindsay Cotter · 12/21/2017

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★★★★★ 4.1 from 7 reviews

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. Add your leftover ham or turkey, plus any leftover veggies to this rice-based soup for an easy, flavorful, gluten-free lunch or dinner.

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. #instantpot #healthyrecipes #soup #glutenfree

Look! It’s not a holiday dessert post. It’s about time we saw some veggies around here, right? I thought our blood sugar might need a little break before Christmas. But don’t you worry, this veggie packed recipe is still come in extra handy for the holiday season. Ya’ll, it’s Everything but the Kitchen Sink soup! Please tell me you know about this crazy easy delicious soup? The most resourceful soup recipe ON DA PLANET! It requires everything but your kitchen sink! Well all that’s edible that is.

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. Add your leftover ham or turkey, plus any leftover veggies to this rice-based soup for an easy, flavorful, gluten-free lunch or dinner.

This kitchen sink soup recipe has an instant pot version, which means it’s ready in less than 25 minutes. It also has a stove top version that is ready in under 45 minutes. Whoa, I am liking this plan!

  • Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. Add your leftover ham or turkey, plus any leftover veggies to this rice-based soup for an easy, flavorful, gluten-free lunch or dinner.

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. #instantpot #healthyrecipes #soup #glutenfree

Alright, before I jump to the recipe and explain what exactly is in THIS Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup, let’s talk. I know, you’re probably SOOOO over me talking, but you must hear me out on one wee little issue. Mmm k?

You see, we have 2018 just around the corner. A new year and new focus! Ya’ll, this year was HARD and I do apologize for the lack of transparency around here, but I couldn’t even get the words to figure out what to say. Although I can say this, I am guilty of putting work fist. Yep, I put my head down and just worked worked worked. Now I’m coming up for air and looking forward to feeling refreshed and renewed in 2018. Refreshed in my health, my marriage, as well as this job HERE! A job where I get to SERVE you with JOY!

I’ve created a survey that might pop up when you hang out on CC (Cotter Crunch) for a while. If you could take the time to fill it out, I would appreciate it. I’ll send you my other PAID ebook for free if ya do! Just let me know. K? The link is here.

Moving forward, literally and figuratively.

This Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is everything you ever wanted in a leftover vegetable soup recipe.

I might be exaggerating but you get the picture.

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. #instantpot #healthyrecipes #soup #glutenfree

This first time I made this soup was over 3 years ago. I remember it so vividly because it was the only the second time I had used a DSLR camera and I was practicing photography. I must have made this Kitchen Sink Soup 3 times. We had so many holiday leftovers that I wasn’t about to waste. Plus, I was determined to practice my photography and to feed my husband, who just so happened to be training for an Ironman. Did I mention we were a wee bit frugal and broke back then too? Wow, I guess you could say this soup was quite valuable! Not to mention the most economical and tasty way to serve leftovers.

Alright, speaking of leftovers, go look to see if there are any of these ingredients lingering in your fridge.

  • Squash
  • Carrots and green beans
  • Mixed rice or quinoa
  • Ham, roast chicken, turkey, or even legumes to make a vegan protein option.
  • bacon or pancetta (feel free to skip make this vegan).
  • Spinach or other leaf greens
  • Broth
  • Onion 
  • Celery
  • Garlic 
  • Your favorite spices!

In this updated Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup I’m utilizing my instant pot (with stove top option of course). You’ll also noticed that I am using pancetta or uncured bacon to sauté the vegetables first. NERDY NUTRITION TIP —> The fat (that comes from the olive oil and bacon) helps us to absorb more of the fat soluble vitamins in this soup. Vitamins such as Vitamin A,D,K, and E are much better absorbed into your bloodstream when you eat them with a little fat. And since this leftover soup is packed with vitamin rich veggies, we need a little fat to boost nutrition. Plus it’s so flavorful!

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. #instantpot #healthyrecipes #soup #glutenfree

Phew! Enough talking. Let’s EAT!

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Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup (Instant Pot or Stove Top Recipe)


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4.1 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. Gluten free, Dairy free option.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 ounces pancetta or chopped uncured bacon
  • 2/3 cup chopped celery (about 2 large celery ribs)
  • 1 cup chopped or 1/2 inch sliced carrots
  • 2 cups peeled cube cut squash (370 grams or close to 3/4 lb)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • pinch of paprika – close to 1/4 tsp
  • 1 1/4 cup green beans (chopped, ends removed)
  • 1 cup a blend of uncooked rice (wild rice and long grain white rice work great)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 6 – 6 1/2 cups veggie broth or chicken broth
  • 2 cups loosely packed spinach or other leafy green
  • Optional Parmesan to garnish
  • Red pepper flakes to garnish
  • Pinch of Sea Salt for platting
  • Herbs to garnish (cilantro) – optional
  • Optional additional Add-ins: 4-5 ounces Roasted turkey, smoked ham, chickpeas, etc.
  • See notes for Vegetarian option

Instructions

FOR INSTANT POT:

  1. First make sure all your vegetables and meats/bacon are chopped or sliced according to measurements in ingredient list.
  2. Place instant pot on saute setting. Add your olive oil, onion, pancetta, carrots and celery. Sauté
    for 2-4 minutes until onions are transparent and fragrant. Add your diced squash and sauté again for another 2 minutes.
  3.  Turn off sauté setting.
  4.  Stir in your garlic, paprika, and cumin. Mix together.
  5. Finally, add in your rice, broth, green beans, kosher salt, and pepper.
  6.  Place Instant pot setting to manual pressure cook, sealed, for 12-14 minutes. If you are using wild rice, cook for 14-16 minutes. *See notes if using pre cooked rice*
  7.  After 12-14 minutes, use Quick release option to stop cooking. Then add in your spinach, stir, and seal it back up.
  8. Place on warm for 10 minutes until spinach is steamed.
  9. Once spinach is steamed, uncover and add sea salt.
  10. Serve and garnish with shredded Parmesan, cilantro, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  11. Feel free to add in ham, roast chicken or turkey with the spinach while warming.
  12. See notes for stove top version and vegetarian version. 

Notes

For STOVE TOP Version:

  1. Make sure all your ingredients are prepped/chopped.
  2. In a large stock pot, add your olive oil, onion, pancetta, carrots and celery. Sauté
    for 4-5 minutes until onions are transparent and fragrant. Add your diced squash, garlic, and the rest of your spices and sauté again for another 2-3 minute.
  3. Add the broth, bring to a boil, then add your rice and reduce heat.
  4. Place on low covered for about 20- 25 minutes or until rice is cooked. If you are using wild rice it will take a little longer.
  5. Mix in your spinach and any other add-ins of choice.
  6. Cover and simmer for another 5-8 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  7. Once cooked, add a pinch of sea salt.
  8. Serve and garnish with Parmesan, cilantro, and red pepper flakes.

*To speed up both Stove top and Instant pot version, you can use precooked rice. For Instant pot cook 10 minutes then place on warm with spinach. For Stove top, just cook 10 minutes after bringing to a boil, versus 25 minutes.

For Vegetarian Version:

Do not add the bacon, instead add in a few teaspoons of tamari sauce, an extra pinch of paprika or smoked paprika, and 1 1/2 cups cooked (or canned, drained) chickpeas with your rice and vegetables.

ESTIMATED NUTRITION per serving, without meat added

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: main
  • Method: instant pot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 265
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 10g

Keywords: instant pot, soup, gluten free, dairy free, everything but the kitchen sink

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What’s your favorite way to utilize holiday leftovers? I also love making my turkey nacho salad and Vegan Salsa Con Queso, both made from leftover vegetables and holiday eats! Ya’ll, IT’S AMAZING!

a bowl of cozy veggie packed Soup! This Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has Instant Pot and stove top instructions.

Did you your grandma ever share her KITCHEN SINK SOUP RECIPE? What was in it besides the sink. 

Cheers friends! Have a wonderful Holiday! I’ll be back in a week with one last secret recipe.

 

 

 

 
 
 

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. #instantpot #healthyrecipes #soup #glutenfree


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Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch

Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Michele Rosenblum says

    10/19/2020 at 12:21 PM

    I don’t have an instant pot. Can I use my slow cooker instead?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/19/2020 at 8:12 PM

      For sure! Are you using cooked or uncooked rice? I would Follow the same directions as the instant pot except or place it on medium or high for 2 to 3 hours. Or low for four hours. Just depends on if you’re using pre-cooked rice

      Reply
  2. James Kennedy says

    09/22/2020 at 4:29 AM

    This kitchen soup looks delicious. I opt to make this at home.

    ★★★

    Reply
  3. kios mesin says

    03/17/2020 at 1:12 AM

    WOW..Thanks you for very nice it article

    ★★★★

    Reply
  4. kios mesin says

    03/17/2020 at 1:11 AM

    Thanks you for very nice it article

    ★★★★

    Reply
  5. toko bunga jogja says

    03/17/2020 at 1:10 AM

    This is my kind of soup!!

    Reply
  6. Lauren says

    10/25/2019 at 5:43 PM

    I love everything about this! I’m making it this weekend and I’m so excited.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      10/28/2019 at 7:16 PM

      Thanks, Lauren! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

      Reply
  7. Instagram Free Followers says

    08/03/2019 at 5:47 PM

    This is my kind of soup!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      08/03/2019 at 6:08 PM

      Oh yay! We love it too. So easy! 😉

      Reply
  8. cctv camera dealers in patna says

    01/09/2019 at 10:00 PM

    Nice information. Thanks for sharing this informative blog with us. I really need this type of blog and I’m so lucky to found this.

    ★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      01/10/2019 at 2:45 PM

      I’m so glad you are enjoying it, thank you for the kind words! Let me know if you would like any recommendations 🙂

      Reply
  9. Gaby Dalkin says

    09/13/2018 at 6:31 AM

    Ahhh, this is a leftovers masterpiece!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      09/13/2018 at 8:52 AM

      You’re my masterpiece inspiration ?

      Reply
  10. Ginger says

    06/20/2018 at 2:43 PM

    I have just tried two of your recipes the last two nights as I was trying to find recipes for the produce from my CSA. This was one of them and both were absolutely fantastic! What I loved about this one is I substituted several things and it still turned our amazing! I did the instapot version. So Good!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. vex 3 says

    06/18/2018 at 8:48 PM

    A bowl of vegetable porridge with meat looks delicious and nutritious, thanks for sharing

    Reply
  12. website designing company in India says

    05/11/2018 at 5:49 AM

    Thanks you for very nice it article

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  13. website designing company in India says

    05/11/2018 at 5:49 AM

    Thanks you for very nice it article

    Reply
  14. vien says

    04/09/2018 at 4:50 AM

    Soup is always good to eat. Good for health and it also feed your stomach fully. Soup with vegetables and rice will full your stomach. These vegetables and rice gives you some different but a delicious taste.

    Reply
  15. Sabrina says

    03/24/2018 at 9:38 AM

    love this, still craving soup into a very cold spring, so thank you for a new recipe, at least to me!

    Reply
  16. color switch says

    03/09/2018 at 3:53 AM

    Thanks for sharing the informative information through the article. and all the details are awesome and good in this post.

    Reply
  17. Sam says

    02/04/2018 at 10:17 AM

    Are there any vegetable that you really shouldn’t use? Like mushrooms? Also, can you use any frozen vegetables or squash?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      02/04/2018 at 10:18 AM

      or Radishes?

      Reply
      • Lindsay Cotter says

        02/04/2018 at 11:18 AM

        I wouldn’t use mushrooms or radishes. But frozen veggies work great! Maybe a mix? I used frozen green beans and squash before. It’s perfect!

        Reply
  18. Emily Swanson says

    01/01/2018 at 5:35 PM

    Comforting massive pots of veggie soup or chili or any other kind of soups makes me SOOO happy for winter. And they also make my tummy happy. 🙂 HAPPY NEW YEAR Lindsay! Love ya friend.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      01/02/2018 at 11:37 AM

      Yes! so agree friend. <3 Love ya

      Reply
  19. Sandra says

    12/30/2017 at 8:10 AM

    The soup was delish and very flavourful. I did not add cumin but extra paprika and it was really really good. Will do it again for sure. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      12/30/2017 at 9:08 AM

      Wonderful! So glad it worked out Sandra. Paprika is the perfect extra addition

      Reply
  20. Gaby Dalkin says

    12/29/2017 at 3:56 PM

    Such a good leftover hack!!!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/31/2017 at 1:01 PM

      Gotta love that resourcefulness

      Reply
  21. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    12/29/2017 at 6:15 AM

    Yes to vegetables Lindsay . YES YES YES! I’m usually one for making up lots of Curry’s so as to use up the leftovers at this time of the year, but I wanted something different and THIS is SO HITTING THE SPOT! Thank you. Hope you are doing well!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      12/29/2017 at 8:42 AM

      Oh i love your curry recipes! Must make one soon! So good to hear from you Neil. And hi to Lynn!

      Reply
  22. Jennifer Farley says

    12/23/2017 at 8:40 PM

    This soup has everything I want in a meal!

    Reply
  23. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    12/22/2017 at 10:54 AM

    Your pictures are amazing! Its crazy to look back and see how much you grow.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/22/2017 at 6:05 PM

      Thank you friend! The feeling is mutual! So excited for more of you amazing work in 2018!

      Reply
  24. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    12/22/2017 at 6:33 AM

    This looks so good, girl! And these kinds of recipes are always my favorite – just mixing odds and ends, cleaning out the crisper drawer and pantry. They always turn out so tasty. And I get a a lot of satisfaction out of repurposing leftovers! Beautiful photos. Looking forward to 2018!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/22/2017 at 10:29 AM

      mine too! All the flavors make me happy and I feel nourished.

      Reply
  25. Tieghan Gerard says

    12/21/2017 at 11:34 PM

    So pretty! Love these colors!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/22/2017 at 9:29 PM

      Thanks Tieghan!

      Reply
  26. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

    12/21/2017 at 10:34 PM

    My kinda soup! Looks hearty and so flavorful!

    Reply
  27. Gina @Running to the Kitchen says

    12/21/2017 at 8:57 PM

    This looks super flavorful!

    Reply
  28. Matt says

    12/21/2017 at 6:09 PM

    Packed full of so much goodness, love this leftovers idea!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/21/2017 at 9:18 PM

      Thanks Matt!

      Reply
  29. Erin@WellPlated.com says

    12/21/2017 at 4:32 PM

    1000 times yes! I could eat this for lunch every day!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/21/2017 at 9:21 PM

      I kinda did! Haha

      Reply
  30. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    12/21/2017 at 1:54 PM

    Oddly enough, my family never really ate much soup. Except for matzo ball soup – we loved that. HA! Now I really like it though. These kitchen sink soups are so perfect for the end of the week. I love this!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/21/2017 at 11:12 PM

      Do you have a GF matzo ball soup recipe? I am dying to try one!

      Reply
  31. Leigh Ann says

    12/21/2017 at 12:29 PM

    This is my kind of soup!!

    Reply
  32. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    12/21/2017 at 12:18 PM

    COZY AND DELISH!!!!!

    Reply
  33. Maria says

    12/21/2017 at 10:56 AM

    The perfect cold weather soup!

    Reply
  34. Mary Ann |The Beach House Kitchen says

    12/21/2017 at 10:50 AM

    It’s about time I get off the dessert train!! This looks totally yummy! Packed with all the good things my diet needs right now! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  35. Lexi says

    12/21/2017 at 9:57 AM

    The PERFECT soup!!!!!!

    Reply

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