Jul 09 2026

Half & Half Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Choose any salad + bowl of soup

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Ingredients

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Salad

Soup

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber thinly, and chop the red onion into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.

  3. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Soup Preparation

  1. 5

    Chop the Vegetables

    Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Chop the carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.

  2. 6

    Cook the Soup Base

    In a large pot, add the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes.

  3. 7

    Add Seasoning

    Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 8

    Finish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaf before serving the soup hot in bowls alongside the prepared salad.

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