Jul 14 2026
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Soup Of The Day Recipe

Inspired by The Library - inspired by the George Peabody Library
Time45m
Serves4

Make Soup Of The Day Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Spices and Seasonings

Oils

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and chop the carrots, potatoes, and onion. Dice the celery and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

  2. 4

    Add the Vegetables

    Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 5

    Add the Liquids

    Pour in the vegetable broth and water, stirring to combine.

  4. 6

    Season the Soup

    Add salt, black pepper, thyme, and the bay leaf to the pot, stirring well.

  5. 7

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  6. 8

    Add Spinach

    Stir in the spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.

  7. 9

    Final Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary before removing the bay leaf.

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