Veg Soup & Salad Combo Recipe
Choice of salad and a bowl of soup. Served with pita
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
Pita Ingredients
Method
Soup Directions
- 1
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- 2
Add Garlic and Broth
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Then add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and chopped green beans. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 3
Simmer the Soup
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the fresh spinach, salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Salad Directions
- 4
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper.
- 6
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
Pita Directions
- 7
Warm the Pita
If desired, warm the pita bread in a toaster or oven for a few minutes until soft and slightly toasted.