The not-for-profit organization Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers was founded in Calgary, Alberta back in 2009. The brainchild of Sharon Hapton, the organization’s vision is simple: to “. . . give people a way to give back to their community by doing something tangible – getting into the kitchen, spending a night with friends, rolling up their sleeves and creating something heartwarming. . .”
As part of Hapton’s larger vision, National Soup it Forward Day has been celebrated across Canada and the United States every March since 2018. Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers encourage people “to spread love and generosity with a bowl of soup,” and that’s an idea we can get behind! To learn more about National Soup it Forward Day, you can follow Soup Sisters on Instagram, like them on Facebook, or visit their official website.
As for us? We challenge you to pick a recipe from the roundup below, hit up your local supermarket for ingredients, and head home to whip up a batch of soup to surprise a friend who could use a little extra care. What could make someone feel more comforted, or loved, than that?
1. Wild Rice Mushroom Soup from Carlsbad Cravings
From the website: This Wild Rice Mushroom Soup is boldly complex, sensationally flavored, rich and creamy, rustic comfort in a bowl. It’s loaded with caramelized umami mushrooms and chewy, nutty wild rice in a luxurious velvety broth infused with the herbaceous lightness of dill, thyme and oregano. Best of all, this Mushroom Soup all cooks in one pot – even the rice – without any “cream of” soups!
2. Loaded Veggie Alphabet Soup from Food with Feeling
From the website: If you’re always looking for fun and EASY ways to get your kids to eat more vegetables then I HIGHLY recommend this Vegetable Alphabet Soup! It’s so simple to throw together (especially if you do like me and use a big ole bag of frozen vegetables!), makes for great leftovers, and your kid(s) will love the fun alphabet noodles!
3. Moroccan Carrot Soup with Cinnamon Hazelnuts from Snixy Kitchen
From the website: Creamy Moroccan carrot soup with white beans is seasoned with za’atar and topped with cinnamon hazelnuts and a lemon yogurt swirl. This bright comforting soup is filling and flavorful.
4. Spicy Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Avocado Soup from Closet Cooking
From the website: When I think about avocados one of the last things that I tend to think about is soups but avocados are great in soup whether in the form of chunks or pureed in the broth! The sweet corn and avocado flavour combo is a great one and it works oh so well in this spicy roasted corn and jalapeno avocado soup.
5. Loaded Potato Soup from Natasha’s Kitchen
From the website: This easy creamy loaded Potato Soup recipe is so good! Learn how to make the best cheesy potato soup with bacon in a creamy base (without heavy cream). A quick, 30-minute recipe that is total comfort food.
6. Chinese Winter Melon Soup with Meatballs from The Woks of Life
From the website: You will love this Winter Melon Soup with Meatballs because not only do the meatballs come together relatively easily (many of my favorite recipes are made with ground meat, because there’s no rinsing, chopping, deboning, or trimming needed), the soup itself comes together in a flash. The result is an easy, light soup that can make a full meal or serve as a complement to a stir-fry.
7. Buffalo Chicken Soup from Salt and Lavender
From the website: This buffalo chicken soup is a fun and different way to enjoy your favorite hot wing flavors! The perfect game day grub. Blue cheese is optional.
8. Easy Chickpea and Kale Tuscan-Style Soup from The Defined Dish
From the website: I absolutely love Tuscan style bean soups and this soup came about the other day when I scoured my fridge and pantry and put together this Easy Chickpea and Kale Tuscan-Style Soup with things I had in my fridge and pantry. Y’all. It’s absolutely delicious, super easy to make, and very budget-friendly! Not to mention… healthy!
9. Roasted Broccoli Soup with Melted Cheddar Croutons from The Original Dish
From the website: A creamy, healthy bowl of roasted broccoli soup topped with melted cheddar croutons. This is the simplest recipe that you can make all winter long. The soup is flavored with onion, leeks, garlic, and za’atar (a very flavorful herby spice blend), plus all that delicious roasted broccoli.
10. Rosemary Garlic White Bean Soup from Budget Bytes
From the website: This soup is fairly simple at heart, but still has bold flavor that stands up on its own, but would also be great with a piece of crusty bread for dipping . . .
11. Pumpkin Chorizo Soup from Sugar Maple Farmhouse
From the website: This Pumpkin Chorizo Soup is a delicious bite full of seasonal goodness. The combination of pumpkin and chorizo is magical! Save this recipe so you can make it season after season!
12. Lohikeitto (Finnish Salmon Soup) from Curious Cuisiniere
From the website: Lohikeitto is a simple salmon and potatoes soup popular in Finland and other Nordic countries. This Finnish Salmon Soup is rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying. A bowl of Lohikeitto will hit the spot on a cold winter evening when you return home after spending the day outdoors.
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