Jul 09 2026

Soup Du Jour Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Liquid Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash, peel, and dice the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Vegetables

    Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1 minute. Then, add the diced carrots, celery, and potatoes, stirring well.

Cooking the Soup

  1. 4

    Add Liquid

    Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Stir to combine.

  2. 5

    Season the Soup

    Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.

  3. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 7

    Optional Additions

    If using, add the shredded cooked chicken and/or pasta or rice. Stir and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Serving

  1. 8

    Finish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaves. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

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