Jul 14 2026
Restaurants11 CentralSoup Du Jour Recipe

Soup Du Jour Recipe

Inspired by 11 Central
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Combine Broth and Potatoes

    Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and add the diced potatoes. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Season the Soup

    Add salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

  6. 6

    Finish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade soup!

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