Jul 14 2026

Soup Du Jour Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

Make Soup Du Jour Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Vegetables

Liquids and Broth

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat Olive Oil

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

  2. 2

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Cooking Vegetables

  1. 3

    Add Carrots and Celery

    Stir in the diced carrots and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.

  2. 4

    Add Potatoes

    Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir well.

Adding Liquids

  1. 5

    Pour in Broth and Tomatoes

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned tomatoes. Stir to combine.

  2. 6

    Season the Soup

    Add salt, black pepper, dried thyme, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Stir to mix the seasonings.

Simmering

  1. 7

    Bring to a Boil

    Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.

  2. 8

    Reduce Heat and Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Finishing Touches

  1. 9

    Add Spinach

    Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

  2. 10

    Taste and Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your liking.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve hot.

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