Jul 14 2026
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Soup And Salad Recipe

Inspired by Ol Heidelberg Cafe
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

Method

Soup Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  2. 2

    Add Remaining Vegetables

    Stir in the sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add Broth and Tomatoes

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes along with their juice. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Season the Soup

    Add the bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  5. 5

    Simmer the Soup

    Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  6. 6

    Finish the Soup

    Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

Salad Directions

  1. 7

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.

  2. 8

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 9

    Toss the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  4. 10

    Add Feta Cheese

    Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad before serving.

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