1. Sesame Salmon and Wonton Soup
BRITISH COLUMBIA
With wild Pacific salmon and Asian-inspired veal dumplings, British Columbia’s DNA is well entrenched in every bowl of our salmon and veal wonton soup. This flavourful and visually striking dish could be served in some of the country's best Chinese restaurants, but it is perfectly at home in your kitchen.
Asian-Inspired Recipes
Sesame Salmon and Wonton Soup
2. Steak ’n Egg Soup
Alberta
This stick-to-your-ribs, brunch-inspired soup simply had to represent Alberta—two-thirds of Canada’s beef comes from the province. With beer broth and caramelized onion, it’s reminiscent of French onion soup, but steak and eggs elevate it to delicious new heights.
Budget Recipes
Steak 'n Egg Soup
3. Wild Rice and Duck Confit Soup
Manitoba
When we think of Manitoba, we think of lakes. And where there’s a lake, there are sure to be ducks! So went the line of thinking when we developed this duck soup with wild rice. With local wild rice for texture and some wine for colour, it’s a recipe worthy of the Land of 100,000 Lakes.
to freeze
Wild Rice and Duck Confit Soup
4. Barley, Squash and Broccoli Soup
Saskatchewan
The blond fields of wheat, barley and mustard so commonplace in the Bread Basket of Canada were the inspiration for this soup, which also happens to be the perfect homespun remedy for the common cold. We added chicken to make it heartier—and because it’s good for the soul.
Barley and Quinoa
Barley, Squash and Broccoli Soup
5. Curried Squash Soup
Ontario
Canadian diversity connects with Ontario’s great agricultural tradition in this curried squash soup. The twist? A healthy dose of curry and chili peppers, two bold aromatics that infuse exquisite Indian flavour into the mix, spicing up a delicious weeknight meal.
Batch Cooking
Curried Squash Soup
6. Vegetable and Fava Bean Soup
Quebec
The cream of tomato soup and cracker combination is a cult classic. We transformed it into a heartier soup by adding chubby fava beans typical of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. Of course, the addition of Oka, one of the most iconic Quebec cheeses, had to make its way into this soup in the form of a warm, melty Oka cheese pastry.
eat local
Vegetable and Fava Bean Soup
7. Cream of Celery Soup with Seared Scallops
NOVA SCOTIA
Canada is lucky to be blessed with a wealth of delicious seafood. One of our most important exports is scallops, 80% of which are harvested off Nova Scotia’s Georges Bank. We’ve honoured these delicacies with our cream of celery soup with scallops that are pan-seared to golden perfection.
comfort food
Cream of Celery Soup with Seared Scallops
8. Lobster and Pea Chowder
NEW BRUNSWICK
Lobster and New Brunswick are a match made in heaven. This chowder recipe is a tribute to the fishermen who make it possible for us to enjoy this crustacean from coast to coast. We had to slip in a lobster roll reference, of course: hence the toasted hamburger bun served on the side.
Lobster
Lobster and Pea Chowder
9. Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic and Mussels
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Potatoes and mussels, two Prince Edward Island staples, give this creamy recipe a chowder-meets-vichyssoise feel. A rich seafood broth, the crunch of the grilled garlic chip—this soup has a lot going for it.
Soups and broths
Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic and Mussels
10. Pea Soup with Cheese Dumplings
NEWFOUNDLAND
Most pea soups native to the area contain some combination of salted meat, root vegetables and dried yellow split peas. The common denominator? Dumplings—or doughboys, as they’re often called in Newfoundland. We only made one addition to our recipe, but it’s a game-changer: sharp cheddar cheese.
comfort food
Pea Soup with Cheese Dumplings
11. Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Wild mushrooms grow in abundance in the territories, making them the perfect ingredient to showcase in this cream of wild mushroom soup. Mushrooms are truly resilient, surviving well in the harsh northern climate. Fresh or dried mushrooms will yield great results.
Mushrooms
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
12. Cream of Parsnip Soup with Venison, Broccoli and Cranberries
NUNAVUT
This delicate soup is a work of art that reflects the beauty of the expansive northern territory. Strewn on this canvas of lichen-coloured parsnip are berries and wild game, ingredients as beautiful as they are delicious.
Recipes with Milk
Cream of Parsnip Soup with Venison, Broccoli and Cranberries
13. Potato, Leek and Corn Soup
Yukon
This golden soup can be made in a hurry and wears its test kitchen-appointed nickname, Gold Rush, very well. Its turmeric, white wine and honey broth is so savoury and comforting, you’ll go to great lengths to get another bowlful.