In the center of Kent, a charming new shop brings us wholesome soups,
baked goods, quiches, frittatas, salads, coffees, teas, and much more.
When you walk into Farm Country Soup, all of your senses are heightened by the cozy atmosphere, the old-fashioned counter displays, and the aroma of homemade food. Their web site proudly touts, “where very special soup is made by hand,” but you quickly learn that yes, the soups are fantastic, but it’s more than just soup. Whether you want a coffee and croissant or a slice of quiche with salad, or perhaps a rustic tart to bring home for dessert, there’s plenty to choose from.
Catering to many particular palates, the chalk board lists 3 special daily soups, and there is always at least one that is vegan. Using farm fresh, seasonal ingredients, mostly from local farms, it’s no wonder that their downright delicious foods have become the talk of the town.
If you are not able to grab a table outside or a seat inside, you can buy a quart or two of soup and stock up your freezer for satisfying, quick meals at home. Just heat and serve. The selection of soups varies and flows with the seasons and local availability. “This is a collaborative initiative of what the farmers find particularly abundant and at the peak of seasonal glory, and the chef’s creative inspiration. Each week we make several varieties in small batches to maintain superior quality and cutting edge layered flavor.” And as their regulars can tell you, the results are incredibly flavorful.
Swedish Mushroom, New Potato Leek and Arugula, Tomato Chevre, and Caramelized Onion Gorgonzola are some of the different offerings. Each soup has an indicator of Dairy, Gluten-Free, Vegan or Vegetarian. And you can sign up for the weekly e-mail menu “Fresh This Week.” There you will find a listing of the ever-changing selection of quiche, frittatas, salads, sides, entrées, condiments, rustic pies and other artisan baked goods.
Have a friend who is under the weather? Send them a couple of quarts of comforting soup and “nurture them from afar.” On the website you will find a page devoted to gift giving: “Recapture the days when gifts were made by hand and truly from the heart with our Gift Boxed Coolers of Soup. Guaranteed to provide real nourishment and joy.” As an example, the “Heaven and Earth” set contains a 4-Quart Vegan Gift Package is vegan and gluten free, includes 1 quart each of Black Bean and Corn, Wild Mushroom, Carrot Ginger, and White Bean Provencal— for $68.00 plus overnight shipping and handling. All soup orders are shipped frozen, by overnight express mail. You can go to their website www.farmcountrysoup.com and check out the other gift packages available. What a great idea and a wonderful way to let those you love feel taken care of.
Farm Country Soup has their flagship shop in Southfield, Massachusetts in the Berkshires, and now they have brought their sumptuously delicious country fare to the Litchfield Hills. And we’re glad they did!
Farm Country Soup
Food Shop & Bakery
14 North Main Street
Kent
860.592.0280
[email protected]
www.farmcountrysoup.com
