Soup and More from Thanksgiving Leftovers

Here are some ideas:

• Make it spicy with a dash of horseradish, turmeric, or hot sauce.
• Make it Asian with grated gingerroot, coconut milk, or sriracha.
• Make it Mexican with green chilies, chipotle peppers, or cumin, or a bit of all.
• Stir in several spoonfuls of leftover cranberry sauce. If your sauce is especially sweet, consider adding something hot or spicy as a balance, such as a sprinkle of hot sauce or ginger, or a spoonful of fresh lemon juice, or both.
• Garnish with leftovers from the relish tray: finely diced celery or sweet pepper, sliced green onions, thinly sliced black olives.