Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Stadium Sports Bar & CasinoSoup Of The Day Recipe

Soup Of The Day Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fresh made soup, served with crackers. Ask your server for the soup of the day.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Serving

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Other Vegetables

    Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.

  3. 3

    Add Broth

    Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.

Flavoring the Soup

  1. 4

    Season the Soup

    Add the dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring well to combine.

  2. 5

    Simmer the Soup

    Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Optional Add-Ins

  1. 6

    Add Optional Vegetables or Beans

    If using, add the fresh vegetables or canned beans to the pot in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Stir to combine.

Serving the Soup

  1. 7

    Finish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with crackers on the side.

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