Jul 13 2026
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Soup And Salad Combo Recipe

Inspired by The Ranch House
Time1h
Serves4

Your choice of Garden or Caesar. Served with Cornbread

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Ingredients

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For the Salad

For the Garden Salad

For the Soup

For the Cornbread

Method

For the Soup

  1. 1

    Prepare the Soup

    In a large pot, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Add carrots, celery, and potatoes; cook for a few minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the Salad

  1. 4

    Prepare the Salad

    Wash and chop the lettuce for Caesar salad or mixed greens for Garden salad. Slice cucumber and cherry tomatoes.

  2. 5

    Toss the Salad

    For Caesar salad, toss with Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. For Garden salad, toss with balsamic vinaigrette.

For the Cornbread

  1. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  2. 7

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.

  3. 8

    Bake

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stir until just combined. Pour into a greased baking dish. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

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