Jul 14 2026
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Chef's Soup Du Jour Recipe

Inspired by Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bar
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Broth and Seasoning

Vegetable Additions

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Dice the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, and tomatoes. Chop the green beans and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Base Vegetables

    Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Add Broth and Seasonings

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

  4. 6

    Simmer with Vegetables

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, add the zucchini, green beans, and diced tomatoes. Let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Serving

  1. 7

    Remove Bay Leaves

    Before serving, remove the bay leaves from the soup.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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