06/08/2026
SOUP, SALAD, and STIR FRY, oh my!
There are so many ways to enjoy Good Soil Farm veggies!
Our members—whether they’ve been with us for years or just joined this season—have found all sorts of ways to make the most of the harvest. And one thing we’ve learned is that you don’t need a perfect recipe for every vegetable!
If you’ve ever searched for “hakurei turnips” online, you’ve probably found:
a) recipes that only use hakurei turnips and none of the other vegetables you need to use, or
b) recipes that send you back to the grocery store for ingredients you don’t already have.
We don’t want that to feel overwhelming.
Instead, learn from the members who have gone before!
First: soup.
Soup is wonderfully forgiving. A handful of vegetables from the drawer, a few staples from the pantry, and dinner is on its way. Older vegetables? No problem. New vegetables you’re not sure about? Toss them in. Thanks to CSA member Shannon Blankenship for the inspiration!
Second: pasta.
Roast whatever vegetables you have, toss them with pasta, and dinner suddenly feels a lot more exciting. Add a little cheese and even reluctant eaters may be willing to give it a try. Thanks to CSA member Susan Anadale for photos of her delicious family dinner!
Third: stir fry.
Start with the turnips, radishes, and kohlrabi. Add spring garlic. Finish with greens. Use your favorite oil, vinegar, sauce, or seasoning. No recipe required.
Fourth: salad.
When the weather is hot and you don’t want to stand over the stove, chop up what you have, add a dressing you love, and call it done.
The beautiful thing is that you may never make the same soup, salad, pasta, or stir fry twice.
Some vegetables might come from this week’s share. Some might be lingering from last week’s. Some might not be as fresh as the day you picked them up—but they’ll still be wonderful in a soup. Maybe you’re not sure what that new green tastes like. Add a little and see what you think!
Eating with the seasons isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning, experimenting, and enjoying the gift of what’s growing right now.
Reach out if you need help!
