Cooking is one of the most unique and rewarding features in Grow a Garden. While the Chris P. Bacon Cooking Event first introduced recipes, the system is still highly relevant today. Whether you’re crafting a warm soup for the Fall Update expansion, baking cakes for birthdays, or just experimenting for fun, knowing the correct combinations of ingredients is essential.
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about making soup: from the ingredients and cooking process to common bugs and even bonus details about rare eggs you can unlock.
Understanding Soup Rarities
Soups in Grow a Garden are categorized by rarity. The rarer the soup, the more unusual or difficult the ingredients are to obtain. Higher rarity recipes often require fruits or plants from special events or merchant exchanges.
- Very Common soups use everyday crops like carrots.
- Common soups are fruit-based and require basic garden harvests.
- Uncommon soups demand a mix of exotic fruits, often grown with more effort.
- Rare soups combine rare plants, event-exclusive fruits, or magical items.
This rarity system not only makes cooking fun but also ties directly into progression, achievements, and seasonal challenges.
Cooking and crafting in Grow a Garden add depth and creativity to the game, making every recipe feel like an adventure. Whether you’re perfecting rare soups, feeding your companions, or preparing for seasonal events, every dish helps you progress further. And if you want to take your garden life to the next level, don’t forget you can also buy Grow A Garden pets to accompany you—making the experience even more rewarding.
All Soup Recipes
Here is a full list of confirmed soup recipes in Grow a Garden, organized by rarity:
| Rarity | Recipe |
|---|---|
| Very Common | 1 Carrot |
| Common | 1 Strawberry 1 Peach 1 Mango |
| Uncommon | 1 Green Apple + 1 Grape OR 2 Coconut OR 1 Coconut + 1 Dragon Fruit OR 1 Apple |
| Rare | 1 Coconut + 1 Elder Strawberry OR 1 Grape + 1 Sugar Apple + 1 Dragon Fruit OR 1 Ember Lily OR 1 Beanstalk |
Each recipe produces a different type of soup. Experimenting with combinations is fun, but sticking to these recipes guarantees success.
How to Cook Soup
Cooking is a step-by-step process:
- Get a Cooking Kit – Since the central Cooking Pot was removed, you must now unlock your own by completing specific achievements. Once you own one, you can place it anywhere in your garden.
- Gather Ingredients – Collect the fruits or plants listed in the recipes above. Be sure to check your garden, merchants, or event rewards for rarer items.
- Add Ingredients – Equip the item you want to add, then interact with the Cooking Pot. The item will appear on the Ingredients List on the left side of your screen.
- Cook the Soup – When all required ingredients are added, hit the Cook button. A short animation will play as your soup is prepared.
- Collect the Dish – Once finished, interact with the pot again to claim your freshly made soup.
Tip: During the Chris P. Bacon event, cravings could change a recipe’s rarity if matched correctly. This mechanic is no longer available, so you’ll need to rely on known recipes instead of hoping for bonus upgrades.
Feeding Soup to Pets: Known Bug
One common issue players face is trying to feed soup to their pets. If you’ve attempted this through the “Feed” button after clicking on your pet, you’ve likely run into the error:
“You are not holding a fruit!”
This happens because soup is not recognized as a “fruit” in the game’s code. Here’s the fix:
- Open the Pet Menu from the right side of your screen (tap the
<<arrows). - Select the pet you want to feed.
- While holding your soup, click the option to feed them.
This workaround was essential during the Fall Event expansion, where feeding pets soup was part of the challenge.
Bonus: Egg Details
Alongside cooking, players often seek collectible eggs. Here’s the breakdown of one of the rarest eggs available:
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Egg Price | 25,000,000 Sheckle / 99 Robux |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Hatch Time | 4 hours |
| Obtainable | Yes – through the Summer Merchant |
| Date Added | June 21, 2025 |
These eggs are expensive and time-limited, so it’s worth saving currency if you’re aiming to expand your collection.
Cooking in Grow a Garden is more than just a side activity—it’s a key feature that connects gardening, event participation, and even pet care. With soups ranging from a simple carrot recipe to rare combinations involving Elder Strawberries or Ember Lilies, there’s always something new to discover.
By mastering recipes and understanding the cooking process, you’ll be better prepared for seasonal updates, merchant exchanges, and event challenges. So grab your Cooking Kit, gather your ingredients, and start experimenting—because in Grow a Garden, the right soup can make all the difference!
