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Focus Carlsbad Fall 2025 | Recipe: Pumpkin Soup Focus Carlsbad Fall 2025 | Recipe: Pumpkin Soup

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Rich with autumn spices and earthy tones, every spoonful says, "Hello, fall."

Experience the season with the perfect combination of sweet and savory tones in this creamy soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Cucumber, diced
  • 1 Bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 2 TBS Fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 TBS Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBS Balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Adjust to taste.
  4. In clean, dry mason jars, layer the ingredients in the following order: dressing, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and basil.
  5. Seal the jars tightly and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to travel.
  6. When you’re ready to eat, simply shake the jar to distribute the dressing, and enjoy your delicious and nutritious salad on the go!

Article written by Becky Lee Cunningham and originally published in Focus on Carlsbad 2025 Fall edition.

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