Soup & Salad Lunch Combo Recipe
A delicious combination of soup and salad, perfect for a light lunch.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
Method
Soup Directions
- 1
Saute Vegetables
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add Garlic and Tomatoes
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Add the canned diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Simmer the Soup
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the dried thyme. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Add Spinach
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped fresh spinach and allow it to wilt. Remove from heat and set aside.
Salad Directions
- 5
Prepare Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- 6
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Assemble Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
