Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDowntowner Woodfire GrillSoup Of The Day Recipe

Soup Of The Day Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

Make Soup Of The Day Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Seasonings

Optional Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and chop the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and potatoes into small, even pieces for uniform cooking.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Add the Vegetables

    Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Stir the mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Pour in the Liquids

    Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  3. 5

    Season the Soup

    Add salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil.

  4. 6

    Simmer

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

  5. 7

    Add Spinach

    Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

Serving

  1. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls, and optionally garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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