Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLazy Dog Restaurant & BarSoup + Salad (lunch) Recipe

Soup + Salad (lunch) Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

a cup of soup + a caesar, wedge or baby greens salad

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Ingredients

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Soup

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Other Veggies

    Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Liquids and Seasoning

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice). Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finish with Spinach

    Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasonings if necessary.

Salad Preparation

  1. 6

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

  2. 7

    Add Dressing

    Pour Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve the salad in individual bowls with lemon wedges on the side for an extra zing.

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