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Bisque, ribollita, minestrone and more.
Soup season is officially here, and there’s more to the menu than your standard chicken noodle. Think silky sweet potato bisque, tangy Vietnamese sour fish soup and even minestrone with a cocktail-inspired twist. Consider your fall soup rotation sorted.
Recipe by: Julie Van Rosendaal
Loaded with cannellini beans, sausage and spinach, ribollita is a hearty Tuscan soup that’s made to revive stale crusty bread—so go ahead and throw a few torn-up pieces of baguette into the bowl before ladling in a scoop. You’d be dipping it in anyway!
Recipe by: Lawren Moneta
Who says you can’t serve comfort food at a fancy fall gathering? With its silky texture and rich flavour, this sweet potato bisque is perfect for entertaining. The kale-apple salsa is a stroke of genius, too. Guests will be asking for the recipe before the evening is over.
Recipe by: Mary Burgers
We know this soup doesn’t actually have healing powers, but there’s something about it that definitely makes us feel better when the sniffles strike. It’s bright and tangy yet oh-so-comforting on a chilly fall day. Take the time to make the broth from scratch or whip up a batch in less than 20 minutes using store-bought stock and a rotisserie chicken.
Recipe by: Amélie Nguyễn
Peak tomato season may be over, but you can still enjoy Canh Chua Cá Thì Là. This take on the Vietnamese sour fish soup combines fresh B.C. salmon, heirloom and grape tomatoes, green onions, chili fish sauce and dill for a lighter but still satisfying meal.
Recipe by: Janell Lo
It can be difficult to determine whether a sushi restaurant’s miso soup contains gluten, so take the guesswork out of your takeout order with this homemade version. Sure, it requires a little more effort than swiping through a food delivery app—but we promise it’s worth it.
One of the best things about minestrone is how easily you can make it your own. Toss in whatever seasonal vegetables, beans and leftover grains you have on hand, or try something a little different with this Bloody Mary-inspired recipe. A little horseradish, a splash of vodka and suddenly, this soup is ready for brunch.
Kaitlyn is a design-obsessed writer, editor and content manager based in Vancouver. When she's not busy swooning over gorgeous homes, you can find her reading, hiking and befriending as many dogs as possible.
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