Winter calls for hearty, flavorful soups that warm you from the inside out. At SweetGrass Trading Company, we offer a variety of Native American food products that can elevate your soups in ways you never imagined. Here are five products you can incorporate into your winter soups for a unique twist and bold flavor.
1. Sakari Farms Cedar Smoked Salt
Add depth to your soup with Sakari Farms Cedar Smoked Salt. This smoky, rich salt gives any broth-based soup an earthy, aromatic flavor. Sprinkle it into vegetable or chicken soup for a unique, smoky kick that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
2. Seka Hills Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This high-quality olive oil adds a smooth richness to your soups. Seka Hills Extra Virgin Olive Oil is perfect for sautéing your base ingredients like onions, garlic, and vegetables before adding broth. A drizzle of this olive oil just before serving can also provide a finishing touch to any soup, enriching the flavors and giving it a silky texture.
3. SweetGrass Trading Company Wild Rice from Red Lake Nation
For a heartier, more filling soup, consider adding SweetGrass Trading Company’s wild rice harvested from the Red Lake Nation in Minnesota. Wild rice pairs beautifully with creamy soups like mushroom or chicken wild rice soup. It can also add texture to brothy soups, making it a versatile addition that elevates flavor.
4. SeaBear Smokehouse Smoked Salmon
Infuse your soups with a smoky, rich flavor using SeaBear Smokehouse Smoked Salmon. Flake it into a chowder or seafood bisque for an elevated, savory finish. The smoky flavor complements seafood-based soups beautifully but can also add an unexpected twist to a simple potato or leek soup.
5. Navajo Mike’s Southwest Style Barbecue Sauce
Give your soups a southwestern flair with Navajo Mike’s Southwest Style Barbecue Sauce. This bold, tangy sauce can be stirred into tomato-based soups or added to chili for a smoky, zesty lift. It also works as a topping for a bowl of steaming vegetable or chicken soup, creating a bold flavor.
Bonus: Sakari Farms Fire Roasted Hot Sauce & Nemi Snacks Nopal Cactus Sticks
For those who like a little heat, add Sakari Farms Fire Roasted Hot Sauce to spice things up. A few dashes can transform your basic soup into a fiery delight. This sauce is perfect in homemade pozole verde. Nemi Snacks Nopal Cactus Sticks make a perfect crunchy topping or side dish to pair with your soup, bringing in a unique texture and flavor. They can be broken into smaller pieces and sprinkled over the top of a steaming bowl of soup (we think chili would be perfect!) for added crunch.