Breaking Bread Soup (Simple, Nourishing & Made for Sharing)

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes | Total: 40 minutes | Serves: 4–6
Best for: Family dinners, sharing, gentle meals

An Easy, Nourishing Soup for Sharing

This breaking bread soup is simple, affordable, and easy to make using everyday pantry vegetables. It comes together in one pot and is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something warm, filling, and comforting without fuss.

More than just a meal, this soup is about slowing down and gathering at the table. It’s a reminder that sharing food — even the simplest kind — can be an act of care, gratitude, and connection.

Ingredients for Breaking Bread Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

• 1 onion, finely diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs or thyme

• 1.2 litres (5 cups) chicken or vegetable stock

• 1 potato, peeled and diced

• ½ cup small pasta or rice

• 1 cup frozen peas or corn

Optional:

• Shredded cooked chicken

• Extra bread for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Soften the vegetables by adding onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.

3. Add the flavourings by stirring in garlic, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Cook for 1 minute.

4. Pour in the stock and add the diced potato. Bring to a gentle boil.

5. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until vegetables are soft.

6. Add pasta or rice and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.

7. Stir through peas or corn and cook for a further 2–3 minutes.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot with bread.

Helpful Tips

• Keep the soup gently simmering to avoid overcooking the vegetables.

• Small pasta shapes cook best and keep the soup filling.

• This soup thickens slightly as it sits — add a splash of water when reheating if needed.

Why This Recipe Works

• Uses simple, affordable ingredients

• One-pot cooking makes cleanup easy

• Flexible and forgiving for beginner cooks

• Nourishing, comforting, and easy to scale for sharing

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