Soups and Salads Full of Seasonal Goodness

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Think you’ve tried every soup and salad out there? Think again. Prepare to have your taste buds challenged with these uniquely delightful dishes that break all the old rules. Imagine diving into a bowl of Creamy Parsnip Soup—smooth and rich, it’ll make you rethink your relationship with root vegetables. Or maybe a fresh, tangy Persimmon Salad with Shaved Fennel and Pomegranate will have you questioning why you’ve never paired these fruits before. If you’re craving something heartier, how about a bowl of Tuscan Tortellini Vegetable Soup that’ll warm you up and keep you going through the coldest days? Not to mention the Roasted Butternut Squash Butter Lettuce Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing that turns a humble squash into a masterpiece. From the vibrant zing of Winter Green Salad with Orange Honey Mustard Vinaigrette to the unexpected combination in Tomato, Chickpea & Coconut Soup, there’s so much more than you’ve been led to believe. Ready to break free from your soup and salad rut? Click away, if you dare.

Creamy Parsnip Soup

A bowl of creamy soup is topped with chopped hazelnuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprig of thyme. A spoon rests on the marble surface next to the bowl, which is on a linen cloth.
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

Creamy Parsnip Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl! Earthy and savory with just the right amount of subtle sweetness, this comforting winter soup is the perfect way to cozy up on a chilly day. It’s like nature’s way of saying, “You’re going to be just fine.”
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Persimmon Salad with Shaved Fennel and Pomegranate

A bowl of vibrant salad featuring sliced persimmons, lettuce, fennel, red onion, and pomegranate seeds. A halved pomegranate and whole persimmons are next to the bowl, with a jar of dressing nearby.
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

This Persimmon Salad with shaved fennel, pomegranate, and butter lettuce tossed in an orange citrus dressing is a simple and healthy winter delight that’s vegan and gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Persimmon Salad with Shaved Fennel and Pomegranate

5-Ingredient Potato Soup

A bowl of creamy potato soup garnished with shredded cheese and chopped green onions, with a spoon on the side. The soup appears warm and comforting, with visible chunks of potatoes.
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5-Ingredient Potato Soup is all about simplicity and comfort. This quick, easy, and creamy soup is the perfect winter hug in a bowl—thick, flavorful, and takes almost no effort. Sometimes, less is more, especially when it tastes this good!
Get the Recipe: 5-Ingredient Potato Soup

Winter Green Salad with Orange Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

A fresh salad in a white bowl featuring spinach leaves, apple slices, mushrooms, red onion, and lettuce, garnished with almonds and crumbled cheese. A jar of dressing is nearby, and a fork rests beside the bowl.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

This Winter Salad with Orange Honey Mustard Vinaigrette boasts spinach, romaine, mushrooms, apple, and almonds is topped with the best citrusy honey mustard dressing for a fresh and healthy meal!
Get the Recipe: Winter Green Salad with Orange Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Tomato, Chickpea & Coconut Soup

Two bowls of creamy orange soup garnished with herbs and chili flakes on a marble surface. A gold spoon, a plate of toasted bread slices, a small bowl of chili flakes, and a bowl of chickpeas are also visible.
Photo credit: Love and Lemons

Tomato, Chickpea & Coconut Soup is your pantry’s secret weapon. When fresh tomatoes aren’t in season, this soup has your back with a creamy, velvety base thanks to coconut milk—and those chickpeas? They do the heavy lifting, thickening the soup to perfection. Winter cravings, meet your match!
Get the Recipe: Tomato, Chickpea & Coconut Soup

Beet, Carrot and Pomegranate Salad

A colorful salad with thinly sliced rainbow carrots and beets, garnished with pomegranate seeds, pistachios, chopped herbs, and a sprinkling of seasoning on a white plate.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

This Bejeweled Beet, Carrot, and Pomegranate Salad is sweet, crunchy, festive, and bright making it the perfect winter salad to liven up your table!
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Tomato and Vegetable White Bean Soup

A bowl of vibrant vegetable soup, featuring chunks of carrots, potatoes, leafy greens, and zucchini in a rich tomato broth, sits on a wooden surface with a gold spoon beside it.
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

Hello and welcome to winter. Brrr. Need a bowl of soup? Pull up a chair. I’ve got just the thing. My bones crave warm things in colder months, especially when it’s too chilly to leave the house. Whether you’re after a cozy Tomato, Chickpea & Coconut Soup or a hearty Parsnip Soup, these bowls are perfect for both the body and soul. Grab your spoon, you’re about to get cozy!
Get the Recipe: Tomato and Vegetable White Bean Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Butter Lettuce Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing

A fresh salad on a white plate featuring lettuce, roasted butternut squash, strawberries, pumpkin seeds, and crumbled cheese. Garnished with cilantro. Accompanied by a small bowl of dressing and cilantro sprigs on the side.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Roasted Butternut Squash Butter Lettuce Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing takes comfort food to a whole new level! Roasted butternut squash brings that caramelized sweetness, while the creamy spicy avocado dressing kicks up the flavor. Toss in some feta and pumpkin seeds for an added salty crunch—this salad is all you need to keep you cozy!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Butter Lettuce Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing

Tuscan Tortellini Vegetable Soup

A pot of tortellini soup with spinach, zucchini, tomatoes, and green beans, served on a wooden table. Slices of bread and shredded cheese are on the side, along with two spoons.
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

Tuscan Tortellini Vegetable Soup is the ultimate winter warmer! Packed with fresh, healthy veggies, cheesy tortellini, and savory broth, this soup checks all the comfort food boxes. It’s like a cozy blanket in a bowl, just waiting to make those chilly nights a little more bearable. Ready to slurp up some cozy goodness?
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Pear & Fennel Salad

A white oval plate with a salad of arugula, pear slices, walnuts, feta cheese, and mint leaves on a light cloth background. The salad is garnished with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and drizzled with a light dressing.
Photo credit: Love and Lemons

Fennel & Pear Salad is the winter meal your taste buds have been begging for! With crisp fennel, juicy pear, fresh mint, toasted walnuts, and tangy feta, it’s a flavor-packed salad that’s as satisfying as it is fresh. Perfect for when you want something light but totally delicious!
Get the Recipe: Pear & Fennel Salad

Split Pea Soup with Tarragon

This Spring Pea Soup bridges the gap between winter and spring- using a unique combination of dried split peas with fresh peas. Fennel and Tarragon give it delicious complexity and flavor! 
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

This Spring-Inspired Split Pea Soup is the perfect bridge between winter and spring. Packed with hearty dried split peas and fresh (or frozen) English peas, it’s like a warm hug that hints at the promise of sunnier days ahead. Who says you can’t enjoy the best of both seasons in a single bowl?
Get the Recipe: Split Pea Soup with Tarragon

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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