Celebrate the fresh bounty in the farmers markets by making a pot of soup. These easy recipes lend themselves to improvisation. Add a loaf of rustic bread, serve with an assortment of craft beers, and you’ve got a meal.
French Sorrel Soup
This recipe comes from Chris Rupp, who heads up Dade Heritage Trust. She also spent many hours selling sorrel and other local produce with Mr. Green Deane at the Coral Gables Farmers Market. “For a...
Chilled Cucumber and Cubanelle Gazpacho
Cashews offer a creamy texture and a rich flavor that balances well with the acidity of the vinegar, citrus and yogurt. English or Hothouse cucumbers are longer than the regular variety (about 1 foot...
Florida Gazpacho
The jalapeño adds a little kick, so adjust according to your taste.
Roasted Carrot and Coconut Soup
Coconut milk adds creamy sweetness to this rich soup. Look for local carrots at the farmers market.
Kale and White Bean Soup
The ingredients for this hearty white bean soup might already be in your kitchen, and it comes together in less than half an hour. Kale adds flavor, color and nutrients to this classic Mediterranean...
Chunky Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup
Use artisan sausages for this hearty sweet-and-spicy soup.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Local avocados, in season nearly year-round, add color and buttery flavor to this favorite Mexican soup.
Jamaican Pumpkin Soup
For this easy-to-make soup, you can use Jamaican pumpkin or similar squashes found in South Florida farmers markets – Cuban pumpkin, calabaza, even butternut squash – and adjust the seasoning...
