Soups

Beef Barley – DF

Pearl Barley is cooked in our all-natural beef stock with carrots, celery, onions, Dijon mustard, tender diced beef and fresh herbs to boast the Chef’s love of earthy tones.

Chicken Noodle – DF, GF (if packaged with rice)

Classic “Grandmother” style hearty broth soup made from our all-natural chicken stock, diced chicken, carrots, celery, and onions.  It’s the perfect team to comfort or fight your cold or flu.  With Ditali pasta or rice.

Coffee, Porter, Beef Chili – DF

Priced Separately

A reduction of Black Swan’s porter beer and coffee combined with tomatoes to form the base of this delicious chili.  McIntosh Farms ground beef accompanied by carrots, onions and celerty are added; along with a medley of pinto beans, black turtle beans, and small red chili beans.

French Onion – GF, DF

With a base of our all-natural beef stock, this soup boasts slow sweated and caramelized spanish and sweet onions deglazed with red wine and married with Chef’s fresh herbs.

Hot and Sour – GF, DF

Chinese style chicken broth with balanced heat, hints of ginger, sesame and lemon grass.  A satisfying array of textures from sliced mushrooms, duck eggs, green onions, tofu, and marinated pork tenderloin showcasing this Chinese classic.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken – DF, GF

Chicken thighs marinated in our spicy jerk sauce for 12 hours are added to a puree of sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and our chicken stock.  This hearty and spicy soup is filled with texture from carrots, celery, red peppers, black beans and long grain rice.

Porkadilla – DF, GF

2019 #1 People’s Choice Winner at the Alzheimer Society’s Soups On

A thick puree of pinto beans, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, onions and mexican spices, ground pork, corn, red and green peppers are added to make the soup taste like a pork quesadilla, yum!

Southwest Beef – DF, GF

Hearty broth soup of beef stock, tomato juice, chili spices, and ground beef; with pieces of peppers, carrots, celery, onions, corn and a medley of black turtle beans, red chili beans, and pinto beans.

Spicy Chicken Samosa – DF, GF

2012 #1 Best Prof. Hearty Winner at the Alzheimer Society’s Soups On

A spicy hearty puree of potatoes, chick peas, curry and chicken stock with pieces of diced chicken and sweet peas.  A great way to crush any cold!

Thai Peanut Chicken – DF, GF

(This soup contains nuts)

Started with a base of peanut butter and our chicken stock; this “Pad Thai” soup has large pieces of red peppers and carrots, along with diced chicken, all finished with Thai herbs, green onions, and a hint of lime.

Beef Cabbage Roll – DF, GF

This hearty soup boasts large pieces of tender cabbage, McIntosh Farms grass fed ground beef in a rich tomato and beef broth with long grain rice, super comforting and satisfying.

Chicken Souvlaki – GF

2023 #1 People’s Choice Winner at the Alzheimer Society’s Soups On

Marinated chicken in a smooth potato and chicken stock base, finished with cream, butter, lemon and long grain rice.

Creamy Chicken Comfort – GF

2017 #1 People’s Choice Winner at the Alzheimer Society’s Soups On

Classic pot pie style soup with diced chicken, carrots, celery, sweet peas; all finished with a rich cream and fresh herbs.  This bowl of comfort warms the soul.

German Sauerkraut – GF, DF

Ode to Mom!  Sauerkraut, onion, and potatoes are pureed with a stock made from pork hocks, garlic, caraway and Djion.  Chef adds browned bacon, hand pulled pork hocks and smoked sausage; Oktoberfest in a bowl!

Hot Italian Sausage – GF, DF

With a base of tomato juice, italian spices and our chicken stock; the soup boasts large cut carrots, celery, onions, red and green peppers as well as hot italian sausage medallions, spicy pizza soup!

Maple Bacon – DF, GF

2015 #1 People’s Choice winner at the Alzheimer Society’s Soups On

A smooth puree of navy beans, bacon, white potatoes, and sweet potatoes with maple syrup.  Chef adds Dijon mustard and a gentle heat for layers of deliciousness.

Potato Peameal – GF

This classic creamy potato soup with a smooth texture harbours notes of parmesan cheese, while boasting large cut pieces of celery as well as diced fried peameal bacon.

Southwest Chicken – DF, GF

Hearty broth soup of chicken stock, tomato juice, chili spices and diced chicken; with pieces of peppers, carrots, celery, onions, corn and a medley of black turtle beans, red chili beans, pinto beans, and long grain rice.

Split Pea and Ham Hock – DF, GF

A thick, smooth puree of green split peas, onion and ham stock with notes of Dijon mustard.  Hand-pulled smoked pork hocks finish this old world classic.

Turkey Rice – GF

Ode to Max!  This hearty and nourishing broth has pieces of carrots, celery, onions and diced roast turkey breast.  We add butter, lots of rice and just a hint of curry.

*Carrot Ginger – DF, GF, Vegan

Bright citrus notes of orange and lemon lead the way for this smooth carrot puree with a gentle heat of ginger and sweet spice.

Creamy Dilly Spuddy – GF

A silky pureed potato base with a touch of onion, garlic, cream and milk – then LOADS and LOADS of chopped dill.  Simple and delicious.

Creamy Tomato and Roasted Garlic – GF

Garlic is slow roasted in olive oil; then gently pureed with tomatoes, Italian herbs, and cream to create this smooth and simple delight.

*Gazpacho – GF, DF, Vegan

Served chilled

Bright, fresh, savoury, and satisfying.  Crisp garden vegetables are pureed with tomatoes, olive oil, spices, vinegar, and fresh herbs to create this classic Spanish chilled tomato soup.

Greek Potato Leek – DF, Vegan

A thicker puree of potatoes and leeks, both savoury and bright with bold fresh flavours of lemon, oregano, and mal vinegar.  Reminiscent of a Mediterranean soured potato.

Lemon Grilled Asparagus – DF, GF, Vegan

(Seasonal Summer)

Local asparagus is grilled then pureed with onions, potatoes, and lemon to balance the fresh and nutty notes of this favourite seasonal vegetable.

Minestrone – GF, DF, Vegan

With our veggie stock, tomato juice, and Italian herbs as a base; this hearty broth soup boasts large cut carrots, celery, kale, zucchini, onions, leeks and great northern beans for loads of texture.

Mulligatawny – DF, GF, Vegan

A curry lovers’ dream!  Started with carrot, celery, onion, and cauliflower; Chef purees this smooth with yellow split peas, red and green lentils, then coconut milk for a creamy finish to this medium-spiced soup.

Roasted Garlic and Parmesan

Created for Stratford Kiwanis Garlic Festival

A thick puree of onion, potatoes, and cornmeal boasting loads of slow roasted garlic and parmesan cheese.  Finished with a basil pesto.

*Sesame Roasted Chick Pea – DF, GF, Vegan

Chick peas roasted in sesame oil and honey are pureed smooth with onion, garlic, carrot and fresh lemon.  Our version of a hummus soup.  It’s finished with roasted red pepper relish.

Sweet Pea – GF

A bright fresh puree of sweet peas, potatoes, onion, garlic and butter finished with cider vinegar and red wine vinegar.  Likened to “British mushy peas”.

*Thai Pumpkin – DF, GF, Vegan

(Seasonal Autumn)

A silky pureed roasted pumpkin soup with notes of sesame, coconut, lime, Thai herbs, edamame and chilies.  A savoury and unique seasonal favourite.

Veggie Cabbage Roll – DF, GF, Vegan

This hearty soup boasts large pieces of tender cabbage, vegetable protein (soy) in a rich tomato and vegetable broth with long grain rice.

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar – GF

A smooth puree of broccoli, cheddar cheese, white potatoes, cream and milk creating a velvety texture.  Light background notes of garlic, onion and parmesan.

Creamy Smoked Cheddar Mushroom – GF

2013 #1 People’s Choice Winner at the Alzheimer Society’s Soups On

A bisque-style soup with a puree of cremini, button and portobello mushrooms slow simmered with cream, milk and fresh herbs.  Finished with mushroom pieces and rich smoked cheddar.

Fire Roasted Corn – GF

(Seasonal Summer)

Grilled corn on the cob is highlighted in this rich, buttery Summer soup with a southwest twist.  Crisp niblets within this “chowder” seals the soup’s supremacy, finished with lime and cilantro pesto.

Gouda, Beer, Onion

2016 #1 People’s Choice & Best Prof. Creamy Winner at the Alzheimer Society’s Soups On

A creamy pureed potato base featuring aged Mountainoak gouda, a reduction of Black Swan English pale ale and caramelized onions.  Think of creamy scalloped potatoes.  Finished with Black Swan EPA reduction.

Maple Roasted Sweet Potato – GF, DF, Vegan

Sweet potatoes are slow roasted in maple syrup and cider vinegar with sweet potatoes; once caramelized we add hints of garlic, onion and puree until smooth.

*Moroccan Tomato – DF, GF, Vegan

(This soup contains nuts)

Tomatoes and sweet potatoes are pureed with toasted pecans, peanut butter, apple cider and lime juice.  Accented by a gentle heat, this savoury spiced soup is beautifully balanced.

*Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple – DF, GF, Vegan

(Seasonal Autumn)

Honey and spice roasted butternut squash pureed smooth with apple cider, onion, and roasted garlic.  This is a perfect Autumn soup to enjoy when there is a chill in the air.

Roasted Red Pepper & Coconut – DF, GF, Vegan

(Seasonal Summer)

A rich roasted red pepper and tomato puree.  Chef adds coconut milk, hints of curry and lime to round out this light fresh flavour.

Sweet Onion Lentil – DF, GF, Vegan

A lightly curried sweet onion broth with whole green and red lentils, and sliced sautéed onions for an array of textures; much like a hearty lentil stew.

Thai Peanut Broccoli – DF, GF, Vegan

2018 #1 People’s Choice Winner at The Alzheimer Society’s Soups On

(This soup contains nuts)

Smooth puree of broccoli, peanut butter and coconut milk with hints of ginger and chilis finished with sesame sautéed carrots and red peppers.

Veg Chili – DF, GF, Vegan

(Priced Separately)

This hearty veggie chili boasts loads of chick peas, peppers, squash, carrots, onions, and celery  slow roasted to chili perfection in a rich tomato base.  Our medley of pinto, black turtle beans, and small red chili beans are added; accompanied by our Chef’s sweet and smoky chili spices.

Walnut Roasted Parsnip – DF, GF, Vegan

(This soup contains nuts)

Parsnips are slow roasted in maple syrup, walnut oil and sweet spices; once caramelized we add hints of garlic, onion, walnuts and pureed smooth with pear vinegar.