gluten free, vegetarian

Cozy up with a bowl of this from-scratch soup! Ontario buttercup squash is blended with 35% cream, caramelized white onions, spices and pears. Serve with toasted baguette or a green salad.

Ingredients: Buttercup squash, vegetable broth, caramelized white onions, apple juice, 35% cream, pears, green onions, garlic, cinnamon, thyme, fennel, olive oil, salt, pepper.

900 ml (serves 2-3 depending on desired portion size)

Chef Adam Brenner is classically trained in French cuisine with over 10 years of experience in 4 star hotels and restaurants. He is a graduate of the prestigious Stratford Chef's School and is Red Seal certified. Chef Brenner operates his own catering business and specialty food store "The Garden Stand" in New Hamburg, focusing on fresh flavours using wholesome and local ingredients.