As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, it’s important to incorporate more grounding, hearty vegetables into your diet. Salads are great, but in colder months they aren’t always that appealing. It’s normal to crave more substantial meals and carbs in the fall and winter, and winter vegetables are a delicious, lower glycemic way to feel more satisfied. This is also a great dish to batch cook so you can easily reheat them or freeze them for later use.

Nettles are an excellent natural antihistamine and can be a helpful tool for those of us with seasonal allergies. Your local farmer's market or organic grocer are the best places to find stinging nettles, or you can forage for them since they grow abundantly here in the Northwest. Just be sure to do your homework so you know you're picking the right plant! This soup is a delicious way to help fend off those allergy season symptoms, so give it a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!