Jul 14 2026

Meta' Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

half soup + half salad of choice

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Soup

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Remaining Vegetables

    Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and cubed potatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add Broth and Seasoning

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

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

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

  5. 5

    Final Touch

    Remove bay leaves before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Salad Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Salad Ingredients

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

  2. 7

    Add Cheese and Dressing

    Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette on top.

  3. 8

    Toss the Salad

    Gently toss the salad ingredients together until well mixed. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

More from Bonu' Taverna Italiana