Article: Soups can change with the weather; SHOPPING LIST Dairy 2 ounces light sour cream 1 ounce orange juice Miscellaneous Dry Goods 40 ounces canned, reduced salt chicken broth Pasta, Rice and Beans 3 cans (19 ounces each) black beans 1 box (10 ounces) couscous Poultry 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Produce 1 mango 1 tomato 1 red bell pepper 1/2 cucumber 1/2 red onion 1/4 ounce fresh flat parsley Spices 4 teaspoons chili powder 1 tablespoon or less ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper 1 teaspoon salt Spirits 1 ounce tequila (use or lime juice)

With the flaky weather of late summer and early fall, it's hard to know what to fix for dinner. A cold chicken salad on a suddenly blustery day is about as appealing as a heavy roast dinner on a scorching day.

Transitional weather means transitional recipes, ones that can adapt to the season's ever changing weather. Soups are great for these uncertain days because many of them can be served cold on hot days and hot on cold days. Here are some terrific ways to serve these transitional soups:

Potato Soup: Serve it cold as a vichyssoise, with grated Granny Smith apple and finely chopped mint on top. On a cold day, serve it hot with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, chives and a dollop of sour cream ...

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