Jul 14 2026
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Soup Of The Day Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time40m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Vegetable Additions

Optional Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

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

  2. 2

    Add Base Vegetables

    Stir in the diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

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

  2. 4

    Simmer Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the diced potatoes and chopped green beans. Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

  3. 5

    Add Spinach

    Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a wedge of lemon if desired. Serve hot.

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