18 Chestnuts

Soups That Nourish Your Soul

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Glass Jars Are Better for Health – And The Environment, Too

Why We Use Glass Jars for Our Soup

Sustainability has been a priority for 18 Chestnuts from day one. Glass jars may be more expensive in production and shipping, but the benefits far outweigh the overall cost. We use plastic-free packaging for not only the health of the customer, but for the environment as well.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Healthier Product

According to a survey done by the University of Oklahoma, organic foods that are packaged in glass better maintain taste, quality, and purity. Glass also preserves the nutrition of the food and its ingredients, while also extending shelf life. This, in turn, helps to reduce food waste.

Read: 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste

We created 18 Chestnuts plant-based soups with the goal of providing nutrition in a flavorful and satisfying way. Using glass packaging helps us to achieve that goal.

Glass is Sustainable

Glass can be recycled over and over without losing its integrity. Plastic, on the other hand, must be remade into something different, such as plastics used for shipping or carpet padding.

As a result, plastics aren’t technically being recycled, they’re being “downcycled.” This means that the plastic loses quality each time it has to be recycled.

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The glass jars that are used for our soup can be recycled endlessly. This creates fewer carbon emissions from recycled plastics, and requires less resources to make new jars.

In addition, many of our customers reuse our glass jars in their homes to store food, such as leftovers, homemade salad dressings, or dry goods. If you’ve found a creative way to reuse our jars, please share it with us on Facebook!

Community, sustainability and health are central to the 18 Chestnuts mission. We create healthy, plant-based soup and package it in fully recyclable material, from production to your doorstep. Grab a jar today!

18 Chestnuts crafts delicious, plant-based soups that deliver on nutrition and flavor. We offer soup delivery subscriptions and one-time orders. Whether you’re too busy to cook, want a nutritious meal option, have dietary restrictions, or want to send soup to someone who needs a comforting meal, 18 Chestnuts is for you!

With a wide range of healthy soup flavors including Beetroot Apple, Red Pepper Pomodoro, Carrot Ginger Dill, Butternut Squash Pear, and Asparagus Shiitake, our gourmet soup will thrill your tastebuds. All 18 Chestnuts soups are dairy-free, low-glycemic, locally sourced, and nutrient-dense. Check out our soups and schedule your gourmet soup delivery today!

Source: Treehugger, “Glass vs. Plastic“

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Introducing Spring Pea and Mint Soup

At 18 Chestnuts, we believe soup can – and should – be enjoyed year-round. But we know that a piping hot bowl of soup isn’t always appealing on steamy summer days. This is why we’ve created soups that are specifically designed to be eaten chilled. You may have already tried our Beetroot and Apple Soup. Now, we’ve introduced a new soup into our chilled-soup lineup: Spring Pea and Mint!

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All About Spring Pea and Mint

We’ve packed this gorgeous green soup with fresh seasonal vegetables sourced from local North Carolina farms. Spring peas, radishes, sweet potatoes and arugula deliver an abundance of essential vitamins and minerals. Combined with fresh mint, this soup has a flavor that is bright, unique, and refreshing.

Our Spring Pea and Mint Soup contains 5 grams of protein per serving, making it a satisfying meal at any time of day. It is rich in Vitamins A, C and K, and essential minerals such as potassium, copper, magnesium and zinc. Experience the vitality of balanced nutrition and fresh flavor!

Want to elevate your Spring Pea and Mint experience? We recommend pairing it with farro, sprouts, or baked tofu. You can also top it with hemp shelled seeds, roasted potatoes, or plant-based crème fraiche – or anything else you have on hand!

Read More: 4 Easy Toppings for 18 Chestnuts Soup

About the Ingredients

An under-appreciated superfood, peas actually belong to the legume family. They are high in fiber and protein but low in calories. Peas contain a wide variety of nutrients including folate, thiamine, and vitamins A, K and C.

Radishes and arugula hail from the family of cruciferous vegetables. Arugula contains antioxidants that can reverse cell damage, as well as calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. Radishes are unique in their antifungal properties, which aid digestion and help ensure that more of these important nutrients are absorbed into the body.

Try Spring Pea and Mint Today!

As much of the country experiences a heatwave, now is the perfect time to join the 18 Chestnuts family and try one of our refreshing chilled soups. Place your order today!

18 Chestnuts crafts delicious, plant-based soups that deliver on nutrition and flavor. We offer soup delivery subscriptions and one-time orders. Whether you’re too busy to cook, want a nutritious meal option, have dietary restrictions, or want to send soup to someone who needs a comforting meal, 18 Chestnuts is for you!

With a wide range of all-natural soup flavors including Beetroot Apple, Red Pepper Pomodoro, Carrot Ginger Dill, Butternut Squash Pear, and Asparagus Shiitake, our gourmet soup will thrill your tastebuds. All 18 Chestnuts soups are dairy-free, low-glycemic, locally sourced, and nutrient-dense. Check out our soups and schedule your gourmet soup delivery today!

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Is a Subscription Meal Service Right for You?

We’ve all been there: 5:00 p.m. rolls around and there’s no plan for dinner. We root through the pantry and fridge, trying to come up with a meal that is fast, easy and nutritious. Maybe we happen to have enough ingredients on hand to make something satisfying. Or maybe we give up and order takeout.

This common scenario is one of the reasons that we were inspired to create 18 Chestnuts: to provide a convenient, nutritious option for busy and health-conscious people across the country.

Learn More About Our Nourishing Soups

If you’re struggling to get healthy meals on the table for any reason or you simply want to try something new, an 18 Chestnuts soup subscription may be a good option for you. Here’s how to know.

How to Know if a Soup Delivery Service is Right for You

1. You’re too busy to plan and cook meals – or you’d simply prefer to spend your time on other interests and hobbies!

2. You need new menu ideas for weeknight dinners, as well as for gatherings with family and friends. 

3. You order takeout or stop for fast food more often than you’d like, but you still need a convenient meal option to fit your busy schedule.

4. Dietary restrictions make meal planning challenging.

5. You’ve worked hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle and want an accessible food option that will support your goals.

6. High-quality ingredients aren’t available or affordable in your area.

7. You want to try a new eating style, like a vegan diet, and are seeking inspiration from the color and flavor of new foods.

Common Meal Subscription Concerns

One of the most common concerns about meal kits or delivery services is the amount of packaging and waste they create. 18 Chestnuts soup come in reusable, recyclable glass jars and compostable shipping materials, eliminating harmful plastic waste.

Do you have questions about our gourmet soup delivery process? Check out our subscriptions page and FAQs.

18 Chestnuts crafts delicious, plant-based soups that deliver on nutrition and flavor. We offer soup delivery subscriptions and one-time orders. Whether you’re too busy to cook, want a nutritious meal option, have dietary restrictions, or want to send soup to someone who needs a comforting meal, 18 Chestnuts is for you! 

With a wide range of all-natural soup flavors including Beetroot Apple, Red Pepper Pomodoro, Carrot Ginger Dill, Butternut Squash Pear, and Asparagus Shiitake, our gourmet soup will thrill your tastebuds. All 18 Chestnuts soups are dairy-free, low-glycemic, locally sourced, anti-inflammatory and nutrient-dense. Check out our soups and schedule your gourmet soup delivery today!

Source: NBC News, “Should you try a subscription meal delivery kit? A dietitian weighs in”

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Food as Experience

What does food represent to you? Certainly, it is essential to life, health and well-being. But at 18 Chestnuts, we believe food plays a bigger role than just keeping us alive. For us, food is creativity, nourishment, comfort, memory, joy and connection. Food is an experience – and one that we value and honor with every jar of soup.

Food as Experience

The 18 Chestnuts story began when our founder, Ilona, was searching for a way to express her creativity. She recalled the things she valued the most – nutrition, sustainability, and the joyful experience of good food – and decided to channel her creativity through soup. More specifically, soup that delivers on nutrition, flavor, color, texture, fresh spices aroma and sustainably sourced ingredients. Every bowl of soup is designed to create an experience that will leave you nourished, satisfied and joyous.

The Power of Soup

Soup has united cultures for centuries. It is comforting, warming, nutritious and accessible. Because of its healing and nurturing power, soup is a common gift upon the birth of a new baby or an illness, or for anyone seeking comfort and nourishment. The experience of soup is powerful, and it’s one we’re happy to share with you.

Our soups are crafted with fresh seasonably sourced vegetables, and unique spice combinations, and are vibrant in both color and flavor. 18 Chestnuts soup will help elevate the everyday to new level of consciousness. Try it out and see!

A Note on Privilege

It is a privilege to have the resources to explore, experience, and savor food. We are committed to improving food access and security in our community, and are supporting 12 Baskets Café through donations of food and funds. Please join us by donating to a food bank in your local community.

Are you ready to experience our soups for yourself? Get started today.

18 Chestnuts crafts delicious, plant-based soups that deliver on nutrition and flavor. We offer soup delivery subscriptions and one-time orders. Whether you’re too busy to cook, want a nutritious meal option, have dietary restrictions, or want to send soup to someone who needs a comforting meal, 18 Chestnuts is for you!

With a wide range of all-natural soup flavors including Beetroot Apple, Red Pepper Pomodoro, Carrot Ginger Dill, Butternut Squash Pear, and Asparagus Shiitake, our gourmet soup will thrill your tastebuds. All 18 Chestnuts soups are dairy-free, low-glycemic, locally sourced, and nutrient-dense. Check out our soups and schedule your gourmet soup delivery today!