Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe MonarchSoup & Salad 2 Recipe

Soup & Salad 2 Recipe

Inspired by The Monarch
Time50m
Serves4

Make Soup & Salad 2 Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Soup Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté the Base

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup of chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Aromatics

    Stir in 3 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Vegetables

    Add 2 cups of sliced carrots and 1 cup of sliced celery to the pot. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften.

  4. 4

    Pour in Broth

    Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and add 1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes, including the juice. Stir well.

  5. 5

    Season the Soup

    Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  7. 7

    Add Spinach and Lemon

    Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot.

Salad Directions

  1. 9

    Prepare Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of mixed greens, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 medium sliced cucumber, and 1 small thinly sliced red onion.

  2. 10

    Add Feta

    Sprinkle 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.

  3. 11

    Make Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 12

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.

  5. 13

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately alongside the soup.

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