Jul 14 2026

Soup Of The Day Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Cup

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Herbs and Spices

Oils

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop vegetables

    Dice the carrots, celery, onion, and potato into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Prepare spinach

    Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop it coarsely.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  2. 4

    Add broth and water

    Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Stir to combine with the sautéed vegetables.

  3. 5

    Incorporate potatoes and seasonings

    Add the diced potato, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well.

  4. 6

    Simmer

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

  5. 7

    Add spinach

    Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

  6. 8

    Final touches

    Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.

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