Jul 14 2026
Restaurants406 Kitchen & TaproomCup Of Soup + House-salad Recipe

Cup Of Soup + House-salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Cup of soup with house-salad.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Soup Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 2

    Add Remaining Vegetables

    Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Combine Broth and Seasonings

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Green Beans, Tomatoes, and Spinach

    Stir in the chopped green beans, diced tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

  6. 6

    Final Touches

    Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot in a cup.

House Salad Directions

  1. 7

    Prepare Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.

  2. 8

    Make Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  3. 9

    Combine Salad and Dressing

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with crumbled feta cheese.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Serve the house salad on the side of the cup of soup.

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