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nadellii

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I am on a real vegetable soup kick. It's easy to eat lots of vegetables and be healthy so that I can achieve my new Year's goals! I thought I would share my recipe. It's "Greek inspired", since I kind of made it up and I am not sure this is actually something people in Greece make. I used flavors that are typical of Greek soups.

Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons of dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups of vegetable, chicken, or mushroom broth

Instructions:

Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and slightly browned.

Next, add the diced bell peppers, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and cabbage to the pot. Stir well to combine all the veggies, and sauté for a few minutes until they start to soften.

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well and let the mixture cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to break down and form a thick broth.

Finally, add the vegetable broth to the pot and bring the soup to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup cook for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the veggies are tender and the broth has thickened.
 
Sounds delicious
 
This looks like a delicious recipe1 I make something similar but in reality, I just use whatever I have around. I always have carrots, celery, and onion on hand so I just start with that.
 

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From what I gather, olive oil, olives, and feta cheese seem like obvious essentials. But I'm curious about the less obvious, yet equally important ingredients that could elevate my dishes with authentic Greek flavors.

Are there specific herbs, spices, or any other pantry items that are staples in Greek cooking? Additionally, if there are brands or types of these ingredients that you swear by, I'd love to hear about those too.

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Also, if you have any suggestions on where I might purchase these teas, especially if they're available online, that would be incredibly helpful! I'm eager to try making some of these teas at home and experiencing a taste of Greek herbal tradition.

Thank you in advance for your help! I’m looking forward to exploring your suggestions and hopefully discovering some new favorite teas.

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Particularly, I'm interested in understanding which types of Greek wines (white, red, or rosé) pair best with specific dishes or cuisines. Here are a few specific questions I have in mind:
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