Jul 14 2026
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Seasonal Soup Recipe

Inspired by BirchTree Bread Company
Time50m
Serves4

Our house made soups change each month. Ask your server or check online for our rotating selection

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Seasonal Vegetables

Herbs and Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Base Vegetables

    Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften, stirring occasionally.

Cooking the Soup

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the diced zucchini, bell pepper, and green beans.

  2. 4

    Season the Soup

    Add the dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. 5

    Finish with Greens

    Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove the bay leaf.

Serving

  1. 6

    Add Final Touches

    Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley just before serving for added freshness.

  2. 7

    Serve Hot

    Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your seasonal soup!

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