Comfort in a Bowl: Simple Soups for Cold Days
When the weather turns chilly and the evenings grow long, there’s nothing quite like a bowl of homemade soup to warm the soul. On the farm, soup season is one of our favorites — a time to slow down, gather around the table, and savor the simple comfort of wholesome ingredients simmering on the stove.
We love creating hearty, nourishing soups using what we have on hand — garden veggies, farm-fresh herbs, and our homemade sourdough bread or biscuit mix to serve alongside. Here are a few of our favorite recipes that fill our kitchen (and hearts) with warmth all season long.
🥔 1. Creamy Potato and Leek Soup
This simple soup is thick, velvety, and full of flavor.
Ingredients:
4–5 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup cream or milk
Salt, pepper, and thyme to taste
Directions:
Sauté leeks in butter until tender, then add potatoes and broth. Simmer until potatoes are soft. Blend or mash for a creamy texture, stir in cream, and season to taste. Serve with a slice of warm sourdough bread or our sourdough biscuits.
🥕 2. Farmhouse Chicken and Vegetable Soup
A comforting classic that uses up leftover chicken and seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 onion, 2 carrots, and 2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups broth
1 cup potatoes or noodles
Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
Directions:
Sauté vegetables in a bit of butter or olive oil. Add chicken, broth, and herbs. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Serve with sourdough rolls or bread bowls for a hearty winter meal.
🍅 3. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Fresh, flavorful, and simple — perfect for dipping with grilled cheese on sourdough.
Ingredients:
6–8 ripe tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic
Olive oil, salt, and pepper
1 cup broth
Fresh basil
Directions:
Roast tomatoes and garlic at 400°F for 25–30 minutes. Blend with broth and basil until smooth. Simmer for 10 minutes and drizzle with cream if desired.
🌾 4. Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Packed with protein and flavor, this soup is a great way to use pantry staples.
Ingredients:
1 cup lentils
1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks
4 cups broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper
Directions:
Sauté vegetables, then add lentils, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer 30–40 minutes until lentils are tender. Serve with sourdough crackers or biscuits.
🍄 5. Creamy Mushroom and Thyme Soup
Earthy, rich, and comforting — a favorite for cozy nights.
Ingredients:
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups broth
½ cup cream
Fresh thyme
Directions:
Sauté mushrooms and onion until tender. Add broth and simmer 15 minutes. Blend for a creamy texture and stir in cream and thyme.
🧅 6. French Onion Soup
A classic that turns simple ingredients into something extraordinary — rich, caramelized onions in a savory broth topped with melted cheese and sourdough toast.
Ingredients:
4 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups beef or vegetable broth
½ cup white wine (optional)
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper
Sourdough bread and shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Directions:
Caramelize onions slowly in butter and oil until golden and fragrant (about 30 minutes). Add broth, wine, and seasonings; simmer for 20 minutes. Ladle into bowls, top with toasted sourdough slices and cheese, then broil until bubbly.
💛 Soup, Sourdough, and Simple Living
Soup-making is one of our favorite ways to embrace slow living — turning humble ingredients into something nourishing and delicious. Pair any of these recipes with our sourdough bread bowls, biscuit mix, or a warm loaf from your oven for a meal that feels like home.
From our kitchen to yours, we hope these recipes bring warmth and joy to your winter days.
