Jul 14 2026
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Soup Of The Day Recipe

Inspired by Union Oyster House
Time45m
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Herbs and Spices

Optional Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Peel and chop the carrots, celery, and potatoes into small, even pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Stir for a few minutes until vegetables start to soften.

  2. 4

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Stir well to combine.

  3. 5

    Season the Soup

    Add the dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.

  4. 6

    Simmer

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

  5. 7

    Add Spinach

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the spinach until wilted.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve and Garnish

    Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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