Jun 09 2026

Soup Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Soup of the day

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Seasonings

Optional Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Peel and chop the carrots, celery, onion, and potatoes into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth and water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  2. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the broth. Add the chopped potatoes, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.

  3. 5

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

  4. 6

    Add Spinach

    Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

Serving

  1. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious soup!

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