Jul 14 2026
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Soup Of The Day Recipe

Inspired by Maison Lacour French Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Herbs and Spices

Optional Add-ins

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves. Peel and cube the potato.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 4

    Add the Potato

    Stir in the cubed potato and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Pour in the vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  4. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

  5. 7

    Incorporate Optional Ingredients

    If using, add the cooked lentils, spinach, and cherry tomatoes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Soup

    Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.

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