Aldi Just Brought Back Its Fan-Favorite Cast Iron Dutch Oven—And It's Nearly Identical to a Le Creuset Style 15x the Price

Not to be overly dramatic, but fall just isn’t fall without a piping hot bowl of soul-warming soup. Sure, you can indulge in the rich and inviting flavors of the season, like an autumn-inspired DBS (dense bean salad) or even a perfectly spiced bourbon pumpkin cheesecake—but there’s something about ladling spoonfuls of flavorful savory broth into your favorite dedicated soup bowl that just makes the season sing.

Of course, depending on where you live, soup may not be at the top of your list of seasonal culinary indulgences, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of other dishes you can enjoy throughout the fall. Hearty beef stew, five-alarm chili, braised Tuscan chicken and even a crusty loaf of homemade sourdough all become main characters during the latter half of the year. And each recipe requires nothing more than good ingredients and a handy Dutch oven. Thankfully, you can grab all the necessities at Aldi, including the incredibly versatile vessel itself.

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The latest must-have Aldi Find to kick soup season off on the right foot is a stunning Crofton Cast Iron Dutch Oven that looks eerily similar to Le Creuset’s Signature Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven sans the inflated price tag. This returning fave from Aldi comes in either a gorgeous green or white colorway, and boasts a 2-quart capacity, perfect for serving two to three people. In addition to its superior heat retention (thanks to its porcelain-enameled interior), this beautiful fall-ready cooking vessel is also oven-safe up to 482°F, and can be utilized on all cooktops, including induction. As if all that isn’t enough, you’ll also receive a lengthy 2-year warranty, on the off-chance that you need a replacement, or you could just grab two and have a backup just in case.

When it comes to price, this exquisite offering from Aldi will only set you back $16.99, while Le Creuset is priced significantly higher at around $260. Not that price is an issue, but we think we’ll go with the cheaper option and spend our extra cash on higher quality ingredients. And of course, you can grab those at Aldi, too. 

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