Jul 14 2026
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Zuppa Recipe

Inspired by Frank & Dino's
Time45m
Serves6

Delicious soup of the day.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Seasonings and Additions

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 2

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Add Broth

    Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, stirring to combine all the ingredients.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Season the Soup

    Add the dried thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.

  2. 6

    Simmer

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 7

    Add Spinach

    Once the vegetables are tender, add the chopped spinach to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 8

    Finish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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