Soup & Salad Recipe
Small Salad and Soup of the day.
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Ingredients
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Salad
Soup
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the mixed greens thoroughly. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 2
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Soup Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Garlic
Minced the garlic cloves and add them to the pot. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Remaining Ingredients
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned tomatoes, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 8
Finish and Serve
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.