About a cup of Mirepoix (Onion, Carrot, Celery): Help me use it up???

[gate_pourri]

I woke up not feeling too well today, so decided a nice bowl of chicken noodle soup was the answer. Forget about the 90 degrees outside I wanted soup. Being lazy and not feeling well, I bought 2 containers of Trader Joe's Mirepoix (cut up onions, carrots and celery). I used about a container and a half, but have a good up left over. I really don't want to waste it. Any ideas on how to use it? I am leaving on a business trip early next week, so preferably something that freezes well.

 

[ilovejack02]

Just freeze it in a plastic freezer bag for later . : ) Cajun girl here, use that blend all the time and always have it on hand in freezer. YOu can throw it in chili or soup or even spaghetti later.

 

[worm761]

That was my first thought too. Just freeze it. I make it all summer long with fresh veggies while they are cheap and keep it in the freezer to use in my soups and stews all winter.

 

[gate_pourri]

That may work. Thanks! I slightly cooked it today, so that it isn't raw anymore. I was thinking perhaps a lentil and/or bean recipe might work... But perhaps I'll just freeze it as is and use it in a few weeks.

I have enough chicken soup to feed a small world nation: 6 single servings for the freezer and enough for dinner for the next 3 nights before I leave town.

If anyone has any other ideas for this Mirepoix before I freeze it, please chime in!

Thanks!

 

[katiebelle21]

I saute it and toss it with orzo, lemon juice and parmesan cheese (and spinach if I have any). It's one of my favorite lunches!

 

[Silent1CB]

I'm always freezing mine because with only 2 of us, things spoil before I can use them up sometimes. And sometimes, there is just 1 of us here for long periods of time.

 

[Micca]

I saute it and toss it with orzo, lemon juice and parmesan cheese (and spinach if I have any). It's one of my favorite lunches!

Yum, that sounds good

 

[Magic Mom]

Cook it down and add a couple of cups of cooked rice and a tbsp of butter. Saute for a few minutes and you have a tasty side dish.