Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsOmaha Tap House - DowntownSoups & Salads Recipe

Soups & Salads Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Our headliner soups, Tap House Chili & Soup of the Day, are a meal unto themselves. Same goes for our salad lineup that refuses to skimp on the protein.

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Ingredients

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Tap House Chili

Method

Tap House Chili

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

  2. 2

    Brown the Meat

    Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the diced bell pepper, canned tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Add Water

    Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Soup of the Day

  1. 5

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and potatoes. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

  2. 6

    Add Broth

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  3. 7

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 8

    Finish with Herbs

    Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh herbs before serving.

Salad with Protein

  1. 9

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

  2. 10

    Add Protein

    Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken breast and crumbled feta cheese.

  3. 11

    Dress the Salad

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

  4. 12

    Toss and Serve

    Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.

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