🍲 Soup season begins...but can you guess the endings?


Happy Sunday, Friends.

This week: Four tried-and-true soups with surprise endings.

"Sometimes the most ordinary ingredients create the most extraordinary dishes when you least expect it." - Alice Waters

These aren't your average "add everything to a pot and hope for the best" soups. Nope, each of these delectable soups have a secret - a little something special right at the end that'll make you go "Ooh, didn't see that coming!"

These soups have been favorites on the blog for a while now, and for good reason. It's like the culinary equivalent of a plot twist - just when you think you know what you're getting, surprise! That final touch transforms them from good to "I can't stop thinking about this soup."

All my best,

Delicata Squash Soup

"What a rich and gorgeous soup this is — the combination of ingredients is simply dreamy." ~Valentina

Tomato Bisque

"Even the teens loved this soup, we had grilled cheese with multiple cheeses on a good sourdough bread. Very delicious and definitely added to my make again list." ~Veidra

Butternut Squash Bisque


Turkey and Rice Soup

"This was absolutely stellar. What a wonderful way to use up leftover turkey! We added some fresh sage & thyme since I had them hanging around, and I also put in a small chunk of parmesan rind during the simmer, to add a bit of richness. The gremolata took it over the top. Chef's kiss!" ~Elizabeth

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