How can I use up a LOT of pico de gallo, "fresh" salsa left over from a catering event?

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Cups and cups of it, heavy on the onion. What can I cook with it? Can I freeze it? I hate for it to go to waste.

BerryBaby · Accepted Answer

Make soup by adding chicken broth and freeze it in containers. When ready to use, add shredded chicken and taco chips. Top with shredded cheddar a dollup of sour cream....Taco Soup! BB

Rita L. · Answer

You can also put it in a jar, that last for about a week or so.

Megan · Answer

Could you cook it down in some oil to make a sofrito that you could use as a base for future recipes? You can freeze sofrito in small quantities and add a bit to rice, chicken, beans, stews, etc.

Miss_Karen · Answer

Other ingredients would be chicken stock,cumin, chili powder, crushed tortilla chips, a bit of coriander and some corn.

Miss_Karen · Answer

Make tortilla soup. Put the pico de gallo in the pan. Saute it- then puree. Proceed with the other ingredients.

BerryBaby · Answer

Let us know if you give it a try. I have made this before and it’s quite good. After it has come to a simmer, adjust the seasonings to your liking. I add a bit of cumin and red pepper flakes.

Bascula · Answer

Hmm, this has some potential.

Nancy · Answer

Bottle it prettily, pack with a few related foods, and use as a promotional or thank you gift.

Smaug · Answer

It can work pretty well as an ingredient in mixed rice (or other grain) and mixed vegetable (combines especially well with corn) dishes, but "cups and cups" might be a bit difficult.  Also can be mixed with simple ingredients such as cooked seafoods for a taco filling.  Should freeze decently.

How can I use up a LOT of pico de gallo, "fresh" salsa left over from a catering event?

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