May 2016

Spring is the season when the world is waking up. As you eagerly anticipate the final snowfall and bide your time indoors, introducing new flavors is a great way to brighten the days. The world of soups provides a veritable wonderland of underappreciated meal options. The best thing about soup, aside from the simplicity of preparation and sheer variety, is that it naturally lends itself to leftovers. Devoting one day to making a beautiful soup leads to quick and easy meals, potentially for months if you make enough to freeze.

Start Exploring

This list of “Gorgeous Spring Soups” from the Huffington Post offers all sorts of playful and interest-piquing recipes. Fortunately, certain local grocers go to great lengths to keep their shelves stocked with a wide variety of the produce items that feature prominently in these dishes. If you don’t find everything on your shopping list at Abundance Co-op or the Public Market, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to cross off the missing items at Pittsford’s flagship Wegmans. Take this opportunity to perfect your variation of French Onion Soup or capitalize on the first foraged ramps of the season.

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