Jul 14 2026
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Bread, Soup & Salad Recipe

Inspired by Piazza Mia Italian Bar & Grill
Time2h
Serves6

Enjoy servings of bread, soup, and salad. Salad options: Garden or Caesar Soup. Option: Pasta Fagioli, Vegetable minestrone, Italian Wedding.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Soup Options

Salad Options

Method

Bread

  1. 1

    Prepare the Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

  5. 5

    Shape the Bread

    Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.

  6. 6

    Second Rise

    Cover and let the dough rise again for about 30-40 minutes.

  7. 7

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Soup Options

  1. 8

    Prepare the Base

    In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  2. 9

    Add Vegetables

    Add mixed vegetables and canned diced tomatoes. Stir well.

  3. 10

    Pour in Broth

    Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

  4. 11

    Add Pasta

    Once boiling, add pasta and cook until tender according to package instructions.

  5. 12

    Finish the Soup

    Stir in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Salad Options

  1. 13

    Prepare the Garden Salad

    Chop the romaine lettuce, slice the cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Combine in a large bowl.

  2. 14

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Toss to combine.

  3. 15

    Prepare the Caesar Salad

    In a separate bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and croutons.

  4. 16

    Dress the Caesar Salad

    Add Caesar dressing to the salad mixture. Toss until evenly coated.

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