Seasonal Soups
Get the most out of your soups!
WHICH SEASONAL FLAVORS SHOULD YOU SERVE?
Butternut squash and loaded baked potato are two flavors that spike in the fall, so consider menuing them to drive more seasonal sales.
Source: The NPD Group SupplyTrack®, measured
in pounds, latest 12 months, ending November 2017
COOLER WEATHER CALLS FOR A HEARTY SERVING OF VEGETABLES.
74% of guests say they’re more likely to order soup that includes a serving of vegetables. By calling out the serving of vegetables in each soup on the menu, you can increase purchase intent in your guests.
Source: Technomic Soup & Salad Consumer
Trend Report, 2018
INCREASE THE FRESH PERCEPTION.
Typically seasonal ingredients cue freshness to guests, so make sure to highlight classic fall ingredients on the menu.
UPCHARGE FOR A TASTE OF THE SEASON.
Consider offering soup flights, giving you the opportunity for incremental sales and guests the chance to try more seasonal flavors. Also, by offering soup flights that are a taste of the season, you can demonstrate your seasonal relevance.
Some of Our Favorite Seasonal Soups
Kettle Cuisine – Fresh soups using stocks made from scratch, naturally raised meats and freshly harvested vegetables. Keep these soups refrigerated and never freeze to maintain proper textures and consistency. Use their soups for also main or side dishes. Check out these inspire recipes using Kettle Cuisine soups.
Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup
A delicate puree blend of caramelized sweet potato, carrots and vegetable stock with spicy chipotle, chopped cilantro and a touch of sesame oil.
Item: #78488
Spiced Pumpkin Bisque
A puree of pumpkin, sweet potatoes, chicken stock with tempered light cream, brown sugar and a pinch of nutmeg.
Item: #78491
Lentil Soup
Hearty lentils, vibrant carrots and caramelized onions with sautéed garlic, extra virgin olive oil. Balsamic vinegar, Moroccan spices and hand-chopped parsley.
Item: #78489
Campbells
Frozen and ready to boil in bag
Harvest Butternut Squash
Rich butternut squash simmered with cream and a blend of warm spices including ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Item: #81302
Roasted Red Pepper & Smoked Gouda Bisque
Velvety-rich bisque of pureed roasted red bell peppers, smoked and shredded Gouda, whole basil leaves & crushed garlic and finished with fresh cream.
Item: #81214
Beef Pot Roast
Made with tender beef and vegetables including potatoes, carrots and celery in a seasoned broth simmered with aromatic herbs.
Item: #81206
Ethnic Soup Options
Campbell’s Red Lentil Vegetable Soup
Dark red lentils and diced tomatoes simmered in vegetable broth with onions, zucchini, spinach, smoked paprika and a splash or sherry wine
Item: #81266
Campbell’s Wicked Thai Chicken & Rice
An exotic blend of chicken, rice, peppers and aromatic spices enhanced with the flavor of lemongrass, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, sliced chives and rice.
Item: #81270
Campbell’s Tequila Spiked Fiesta Chicken
Grilled chicken, roasted corn, green & red peppers, a kick of jalapeno and a splash of white tequila combined to creamy perfection with a dash of lime juice and cilantro.
Item: #81212
Kettle Cuisine Hungarian Mushroom Soup
This fresh soup includes delicately sautéed mushrooms in a rich, roux thickened beef stock with light cream, madeira wine, chopped dill, sour cream and a pinch of Hungarian paprika.
Item: #78504
Other Soup Options
Whitey’s Beef Chili with Beans – #34106
Loaded with premium beef and beans, fresh tomatoes, onions and a special blend of herbs and spices.
Blount – frozen and ready to boil in bag
Spiced Pumpkin Bisque – #81174
Butternut Squash & Apple – #81178
Thanksgiving Everyday – #81188
Steak and Ale Chowder – #81191