Jun 09 2026
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Large Soup Recipe

Inspired by El Minuto Cafe
Time1h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Proteins

Herbs & Spices

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the onions, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Peel and cube the potatoes. Mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ingredients

    Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. If using firm tofu, press the tofu to remove excess moisture and then cube it.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Combine Broth and Water

    Pour in the vegetable broth and water, stirring to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 6

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Add the cubed potatoes, chickpeas, cubed tofu, bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the pot. Stir well.

  5. 7

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Serving

  1. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaves from the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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