Jul 13 2026
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Soups & Salads Recipe

Inspired by Coasterra
Time45m
Serves4

Fresh soups and salads to start your meal.

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Ingredients

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For the Soup

Method

Making the Soup

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 2

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Add diced carrots, celery, tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Finish and Serve

    Stir in fresh parsley before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Making the Salad

  1. 4

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.

  2. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

  3. 6

    Toss and Serve

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine before serving.

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