Autumn? I don’t know her. There are only three seasons I recognize: summer, awards, and soup — and we happen to be on the brink of the latter. I look forward to soup season not just because it’s warm and comforting, or because there are so many vegetarian varieties I can enjoy. I also love it because soup naturally lends itself to big batches, so during soup season, I cook less. And you know what they say about big batches, right? Yup, big pots.
I’m still relying on the IKEA stockpot I picked up two days after I moved into my first apartment post-college, and while the stainless steel vessel still gets the job done, it’s not much to look at, nor is it very versatile. If I were to give soup season the upgrade it deserves, I’d grab this Carote enamel cast iron Dutch oven on sale at Walmart for $35.99 before my next chili, stew, or bisque. The high-quality Le Creuset alternative boasts a Black Friday-level discount of 64% off right now, and — gird your loins — it’s cerulean!
What Is the Carote 5-Quart Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven?
The Carote Dutch oven is made of enameled cast iron, which is our favorite material for Dutch ovens. The benefits are numerous: An enameled cast iron Dutch oven doesn’t need to be seasoned, it’s easy to clean, and it retains heat well, promoting even browning across its contents. It’s also pretty to look at, meaning a Dutch oven like Carote’s can pull triple duty as a serving dish and kitchen decor.
Its 5-quart capacity allows plenty of room for my big soups, as well as pot roasts, braised short ribs, arroz con pollo, tuna noodle casserole, and no-knead bread. (We have Dutch oven recipes for all those dishes and more!) A tight-fitting lid keeps in all those flavorful juices, and two handles help you move it to the oven from the stovetop, whether it’s gas, electric, or induction. Based on all of this, I’m pretty confident that the Carote Dutch oven will help me bring out the best in my soup recipes.
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