Jul 14 2026
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Soup Du Jour Recipe

Inspired by Abby Singer's Bistro
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Herbs and Spices

Vegetable Variations

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Base Ingredients

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Vegetables

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Then add the diced carrot, celery, and any other chosen vegetables like potato or zucchini. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking the Soup

  1. 3

    Add Broth and Seasonings

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

  2. 4

    Simmer

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

  3. 5

    Add Spinach

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the fresh spinach to the pot and stir until it wilts.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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