Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Ranch HouseSoup Of The Day & Salad Recipe

Soup Of The Day & Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Ranch House
Time1h
Serves4

Cup or Bowl with your Choice of Garden or Caesar Served with cornbread

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Ingredients

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Soup

Cornbread

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Remaining Vegetables

    Stir in diced carrots and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Soup

    Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Salad Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 5

    Dress and Toss

    Add Caesar dressing and croutons to the salad. Toss well to combine.

Cornbread Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  2. 7

    Combine Wet Ingredients

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

  3. 8

    Combine and Bake

    Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour batter into a greased baking dish and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

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