Soup Recipe

Inspired by Ichiban (Bangor)

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

1 cup Onion

2 medium Carrots

2 stalks Celery

3 cloves Garlic

2 medium Potatoes

2 medium Tomatoes

2 cups Spinach

Liquids

4 cups Vegetable broth

2 cups Water

Seasonings

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Dried thyme

1 leaf Bay leaf

Oils

2 tbs olive oil

Method

Preparation

Chop the Vegetables

Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic and chop the potatoes and tomatoes into cubes. Rinse the spinach and set aside.

Cooking

Sauté the Aromatics

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

Add Broth and Vegetables

Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil, then add the chopped potatoes, tomatoes, and seasonings (salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaf).

Simmer the Soup

Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Add Spinach

Stir in the spinach and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

Taste and Adjust Seasoning

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Serving

Serve the Soup

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade soup!