Soup & Side Salad Recipe
Enjoy a comforting bowl of soup paired with a fresh side salad for a perfect light meal.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Method
Soup Directions
- 1
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 2
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 3
Combine Main Ingredients
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned diced tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Simmer the Soup
Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5
Add Chickpeas and Spinach
Stir in the chickpeas and fresh spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- 6
Serve
Remove bay leaves and serve the soup hot.
