Jul 13 2026
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Soup Of The Day Recipe

Inspired by Hometown Country Kitchen
Time35m
Serves4

Bowl

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Start by washing and peeling the carrots and potato. Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and potato into small, uniform pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Spinach

    Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly and chop them coarsely. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  2. 4

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the vegetable broth and water into the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.

  3. 5

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Once boiling, add the chopped potato, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

  4. 6

    Finish with Spinach

    Add the chopped spinach to the pot and stir. Allow it to cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

  5. 7

    Serve

    Remove the bay leaves and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side if desired.

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