I went a bit off list! 🤷‍♀️ Weekly ALDI Grocery Haul for Family Meals

Come into ALDI with me see what I bought for a week of groceries for my family of 5. I always use items from my pantry/freezer as well. I share my dinner meal plan at the end.
Also, I do NOT buy my groceries exclusively at ALDI, but they're the first place I try and my favorite to shop at.

Recipes:

Old Fashioned Noodle Soup:
This is a family favorite and a family recipe:

1 large white onion, diced
12 oz Salt Pork
7-8 large russet potatoes, diced
8 cups water (6 to begin, 2 later)

Brown diced salt pork, add in onion. Sautee together. When onions are tanslucent, add in 6 cups water and the potatoes. Heavily pepper (to taste). Simmer for an hour or two. I love to make this portion in the morning and let is go for a long time!
Eventually (at least after an hour) bring to a boil. While its starting to boil prepare noodles.

Noodles:
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
3 large eggs
Pulse in food processor, add water to get to pliable consistency (amount will depend on climate in kitchen…. I usually do a slow drizzle from a tablespoon)

Roll onto floured surface, cut into preferred sizes (these will expand). Drop into boiling soup, boil for a bit and then reduce heat and simmer until ready to eat. I prefer to do this as long as possible too. Low and slow wins for this recipe. Salt at the end (I usually add roughly ½-1 tsp)

Vegetable Soup (varies slightly, but this is basic recipe I made years ago):
Ingredients:
Frozen Normandy Blend (32 oz)
Frozen Corn (10-16 oz)
Frozen Peas (10-16 oz)
Can of Diced Tomatoes (28 oz)
1 Carton Beef Stock (or vegetable)
2 cans tomato juice
Italian Seasoning (1 tbsp +/-)
Salt (1 tsp +/-)
Pepper (2 tsp +/-)
Garlic Powder (1 tsp +/-)
Onion Powder (1 tsp +/-)
Minced Onion (2 tsp +/-)

Combine all soup ingredients and slow cook for 7-9 hours. I just let it go all day. SO EASY to prepare the night before and set in the morning! Perfect for busy days. Crusty bread is started the night before, too!

Crusty Bread:    • Dutch Oven Crusty Bread Recipe with R...  
Mashed Potatoes: https://pin.it/1GjY7Y4FA


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