Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsHugo's Frog Bar & Fish HouseSoup Of The Day Recipe

Soup Of The Day Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, and garlic into small, even pieces. Rinse the spinach and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Allow it to heat for about 1 minute.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.

  2. 4

    Add the Vegetables

    Stir in the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 5

    Add Liquids and Seasonings

    Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Add the salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.

  4. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

  5. 7

    Add Spinach

    After 20 minutes, stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.

  6. 8

    Final Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

  7. 9

    Serve the Soup

    Remove the bay leaves, ladle the soup into bowls, and serve hot.

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