Farmer’s Market Finds to Brighten Your Spring & Summer Soups
May 28th 2015
Freshen Up Your Soup Game with Farmer’s Market Produce
There’s nothing better than stepping into your local farmer’s market on a sunny day—surrounded by baskets of just-picked veggies, fragrant herbs, and friendly faces. It’s not just about shopping—it’s about inspiration.
This season, bring that freshness home to your kitchen and right into your pot of soup. Our handcrafted Frontier Soups mixes are the perfect base to showcase spring and summer’s best produce. You don’t need a complicated recipe—just a few fresh additions go a long way.
5 Easy Add-Ins from the Market
Here are some of our favorite in-season upgrades for spring and early summer:
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Asparagus: Add chopped spears to our potato- or corn-based soups for a fresh green pop.
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New Potatoes: Creamy, thin-skinned spring potatoes are perfect in chowders and hearty stews.
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Mushrooms: Earthy and savory—try them sautéed and stirred into beef or barley blends.
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Spring Carrots: Slice them thin for a naturally sweet crunch in lighter brothy soups.
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Green Onions or Spring Garlic: Add near the end for fresh zip and color.
Try This: Pair Your Produce with Our Mixes
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Florida Sunshine Red Pepper Corn Chowder + sautéed mushrooms and asparagus tips
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Indiana Harvest Sausage & Lentil Soup + baby carrots, zucchini, and fresh tomatoes
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Appalachian Trail Cornbread Mix + a side of roasted market tomatoes or a quick herb butter
You can even take it up a notch and bake zucchini or summer squash right into your cornbread!
New! Fresh Recipe Inspiration for Colorado Campfire Chicken Stew
We’ve created a fresh new visual guide featuring simple, seasonal produce pairings for our Colorado Campfire Chicken Stew Mix. It’s not just a recipe—it’s a way to mix, match, and make the most of what’s in season.
Whether you’re picking up baby carrots, fresh herbs, or garden zucchini at the market, this guide will show you how to bring out the best in your stew.
Tip: Save it to your phone or Pinterest board so it’s ready when you shop! Got your own twist? Tag us @frontiersoups—we love seeing your creations.
Why We Love Local Markets
Shopping at the farmer’s market isn’t just good for your meals—it supports small farms, reduces food miles, and builds community. Many of our mixes were inspired by regional flavors and traditional pantry cooking—just like what you’ll find at the market.
Let’s Get Cooking!
Next time you grab a soup mix, think of it as your canvas. Visit your local market, pick what’s fresh, and enjoy a truly seasonal meal—quick, wholesome, and full of flavor.