7 Scrumptious Seasonal Soups

We can’t deny it any longer, it’s starting to get cold. That extra sweater you’d wear in the morning but ditch at noon is staying on longer and longer, your open-toed shoes have moved to the back of your closet, and you’ve even brought out your scarf once or twice. As the days get shorter and frosty temperatures continue to greet us, most will begin to feel the overwhelming urge to snuggle up with a good book, blanket, and a cup of tea. We know everyone loves getting cozy when it’s cold, so we thought we’d share some simple and delicious soup recipes to tide you over this season. Check ‘em out below and stay warm!

Sausage, Potato & Spinach – One pot is all you need to enjoy this savory goodness. These tasty ingredients combine in about 30 minutes to create the perfect weekday meal. You could also try doubling the recipe and make a week’s worth of lunches. Yum!

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Red Lentil – This vegan soup is one seriously hearty dish, and it also clocks in at about 30 minutes of cooking time. One of the reasons we love making soup so much is that is it super easy to make. Chop veggies, add broth and a few spices, then leave it on the stove and do whatever you need to do for half an hour. Another amazing weekday dinner!

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Chicken Pot Pie – You will need a slow cooker or crockpot to make this dish, so if you don’t have one skip along to the next recipe. (That said, you probably should get a slow cooker because they are amazing.) Anyway, this cross between a soup and a stew is amazing. It’s rich, warm, and just what you need on a cold day.

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Kale & Chickpea – Expecting guests with dietary restrictions? This soup’s for them, (unless they’re allergic to kale or chickpeas!). All kidding aside, this dish is vegan and gluten free, making it a good choice to serve your food conscious guests. Plus, it’s absolutely delicious!

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Roasted Vegetable – This is a pretty classic recipe, but we just had to share it. Roasted vegetable soup is a staple dish during the winter. It’s easy to make, lends itself to lots of variations, and can feed an army if you’ve got enough vegetables!

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Carrot, Ginger & Potato – Do you love rich, creamy soups but are worried about what they’ll do to your waistline? Then this recipe is for you! Enjoy all the flavor and richness of a cream-based soup and stick to your diet!

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Mulligatawny – Add a little spice to your seasonal soup rotation with this eastern dish. Its complex flavors will impress every dinner guest, but it’s pretty easy to make. Mulligatawny is fun to say and twice as good to eat!

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We hope these soups help keep you and your family warm and cozy through the fall and all winter long. Make sure to share your favorite fall dishes with @HomeShows on Twitter and Instagram – we’d love to see what you cook up!

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Fabulous Fall Recipe: Pilsner Braised Pulled Pork & Corn Relish

Looking for a new dish to serve friends and family? Try this delectable pulled pork and corn relish from Craft Beet Market. It's sure to keep everyone warm and full on a cold fall day.

Pilsner Braised Pulled Pork

Marinade/Injection
Good for 3 kg of pork

Ingredients

• 2 tbs ground coriander
• 1/2 tbs ground cumin
• 1/2 tbs oregano leaves
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1 lime (zest and juice)
• 1 tbs chili powder
• 1 tbs smoked paprika
• 1 can of chipotle peppers
• 1 tbs kosher salt
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• 1 liter of apple juice
• 2 liters of Pislner

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a simmer. Allow to cool. While the liquid is cooling, season the pork with salt and pepper and sear on high heat until golden brown on all sides. Place the cooked pork into a braising dish.

Use a syringe to inject the marinade (now cooled) into the pork at least 15 times, then pour the remaining marinade over the top of the pork (the liquid should come about halfway up the pork). Cover and bake at 275 degrees for 6-8 hours.

Remove from the oven and allow the pork to cool until it's a comfortable temperature for you to handle. Remove the pork from the liquid and place into a baking tray. Using a fork, shred the meat and remove any large deposits of fat.

Strain the liquid and set off to the side - we'll use this later for your pork braising liquid.

Corn Relish
Make this while the pork is cooking, it will allow enough time for all the flavors to blend together nicely

Ingredients

• 150 grams of corn kernels
• 1/2 of a small red onion 
• 1/2 of a small red pepper
• 2 limes (use the juice from both but only the zest from one)
• 1 1/2 tsp of kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp of black pepper
• 30 ml of olive oil
• 1/2 ounce of fresh cilantro

Directions

Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl, mix and leave at room temperature for 2 hours. Then cover and refrigerate.

Chipotle BBQ Sauce

To add to the pulled pork

Ingredients
Part A

• 1/2 of a medium sized white onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbs ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 cup of lime juice
• 3 chipotle peppers
• 2 tbs chili powder
• 1 tbs paprika

Part B

• 1 liter of pork braising liquid
• 1 tbs of tomato paste
• 1/2 cup of maple syrup
• 2 tbs kosher salt

Directions

Combine all of Part A into a pot and sauté. Then add Part B and let cook for 1 hour. Puree and add to the pulled pork.

To Serve

Grill fresh corn tortillas then place the pulled pork on top. Finish with the corn relish and some fresh cilantro.

How delicious does this sound? Try it tonight and we're sure you'll have everyone asking for the recipe.

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