Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMac's Speed ShopSoup & Salad Recipe

Soup & Salad Recipe

Inspired by Mac's Speed Shop
Time1h
Serves4

Choice of side house or caesar salad & bowl of chili or chicken & dumpling soup

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Ingredients

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Salad

Chicken & Dumpling Soup

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and red onion.

  2. 2

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Top with Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Chili Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Meat

    In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.

  2. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in kidney beans, tomato sauce, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 5

    Simmer

    Let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Chicken & Dumpling Soup Preparation

  1. 6

    Cook Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat chicken broth and add diced carrots and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender.

  2. 7

    Make Dumplings

    In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, butter, and a pinch of salt to form a dough.

  3. 8

    Add Chicken

    Stir in shredded chicken and drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into simmering soup.

  4. 9

    Cook Dumplings

    Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley before serving.

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