Sep 06 2026
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Soup And Salad Combo Recipe

Inspired by Donovan's Meatery
Time45m
Serves2

Choose Any Full Sized Salad and a Bowl of Soup From Above

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Ingredients

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Mixed Green Salad (full-sized)

Hearty Tomato Basil Soup (bowl)

Method

Mixed Green Salad (full-sized)

  1. 1

    Prepare vegetables

    Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, finely slice the red onion, and shred the carrot if not pre-shredded.

  2. 2

    Assemble salad

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrot. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.

  3. 3

    Dress and finish

    Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad (start with half, toss, and add more to taste). Sprinkle the crumbled feta or goat cheese and toasted walnuts or almonds on top. Season with salt and black pepper, toss lightly, and transfer to a serving bowl or plate.

Hearty Tomato Basil Soup (bowl)

  1. 4

    Sweat aromatics

    Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Build the soup

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook 1 minute to remove raw flavor. Add the crushed tomatoes and broth, stirring to combine. Add the dried basil and sugar (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to meld flavors.

  3. 6

    Finish and blend

    Remove the pot from heat. For a smooth soup, use an immersion blender to purée until mostly smooth, leaving a little texture if desired. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches in a blender (vent lid slightly to release steam). Return soup to low heat, stir in the chopped fresh basil and heavy cream or half-and-half if using. Warm gently—do not boil—then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish each with grated Parmesan and a few torn basil leaves if desired. Serve with crusty bread slices on the side.

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