As we leave the fall solstice behind, it’s time to embrace the comfort and warmth of the season with hearty, cozy meals. Let’s listen to our intuition and cook with the seasons. To kick off your fall kitchen, here are 2 low-waste soup recipes that beautifully incorporate the seasonal produce.

Your Fall Produce List

First, let’s start with what you can add to your grocery list! These items are in season and ready to be enjoyed, sparking your culinary creativity and inspiring delicious meals!

• Apples
• Cranberries
• Pears
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Brussel Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Alliums: Onions, Leeks
• Pumpkin
• Squash
• Turnip
• Potatoes

Here are 2 delicious soups that will help you make the most of your fall produce.

After all, it is soup season! How can you say no to a cozy bowl of soup as the weather cools?

The first soup that comes to mind is Butternut Squash, a fall staple.

Ingredients:

1 butternut squash, 1 onion, garlic (the more, the merrier), olive oil, herbs, and seasonings to your preference (rosemary, nutmeg, ginger), salt and pepper to taste, 4 cups of your homemade broth (click here to learn how to make), coconut milk if you want it to be even more creamy.

Instructions:

Peel and chop squash, sauté onions and garlic, add squash and seasonings until golden, add broth, and reduce to simmer; blend soup once the squash is fork tender.

The next runner-up would be a Potato Leek Soup.

Ingredients:

2 sliced leeks (clean them; they can be sandy), 4 cups of potatoes (chopped and peeled), olive oil and/or butter, salt, and pepper, 4 cups of homemade broth, 2 cups of cream (dairy or coconut).

Instructions:

Peel and chop potatoes and leeks. Sautee leeks in a pan with butter and olive oil until softened. Add potatoes and seasonings of choice. Pour in homemade broth, simmer until fork tender, blend, and add the cream.

Now, let’s not forget the toppings. Experiment with pumpkin seeds, finely chopped apples, chives, or parmesan cheese to add a touch of adventure and creativity to your soup.

What’s your go-to fall soup? We’d love to hear about your favorite recipes and cooking tips!