Jun 09 2026
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Soup & Salad 4 Recipe

Inspired by The Monarch
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

Method

Soup Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

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

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Veggies

    Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Combine Broth and Lentils

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the crushed tomatoes, lentils, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

    Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

  5. 5

    Add Spinach

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

Salad Directions

  1. 6

    Prepare the Salad Base

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

  2. 7

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 8

    Combine Salad and Dressing

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

  4. 9

    Add Feta Cheese

    Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad before serving.

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