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The Ultimate Guide to Soup Mastery

Welcome to Soup School!

Soup is the ultimate comfort food, and we’re excited to share our expertise with you. From cozy classics to international inspirations, we’ll cover everything you need to know to become a soup master.

The Basics of Soup Making

In this workshop, you’ll learn about the different types of soup, essential equipment, and soup-making hacks. You’ll also get access to a treasure trove of recipes to try at home.

Soup Essentials

• Time commitment: low (just 1 hour a day on weekends)
• Skill level: low (if you can chop, stir, and turn on your oven, you’re golden!)
• Essential gear: cutting board, knife, large pot, ladle, stirring spoon, blender, strainer, measuring cups and spoons
• Optional gear: food processor, immersion blender, garlic press, microplane, skimmer, grater, masher
• Recipes: tons!

Types of Soup

Soups can be categorized by thickness, ingredients, or cooking method. Here are some popular types:

• Veggie soups (green, cabbage, minestrone)
• Cheesy soups (beer-cheese, broccoli and cheddar)
• Noodley soups (chicken noodle, pho, ramen)
• Meaty soups (hamburger soup, beef stew, chicken tortilla soup)
• Cold soups (gazpacho, cucumber, borscht)
• Creamy soups (cream of fill-in-the-blank, clam chowder, baked potato soup)
• Beany soups (chili, green pea soup, lentil soup, taco soup)

Soup by the Seasons

Soup is a year-round treat! Here’s a seasonal guide:

• Spring: light soups with creaminess or heartiness
• Summer: cold soups highlighting seasonal veggies
• Fall: celebrate with pumpkins, gourds, and squash
• Winter: heavy, meaty (or beany) soups for comfort

Pros and Cons of Store-Bought vs. Homemade Soup

Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of buying vs. making your own soup.

Getting Started

Here’s your essential soup starter kit:

• Soup gear: large pot, knife, cutting board, ladle, stirring spoon, measuring cups and spoons
• Broth basics: learn about store-bought and homemade broth options
• Recipes: explore our collection of soups from favorite food bloggers

Soup Recipes

From creamy to cold, we’ve got you covered:

• Veggie soups (wild rice soup, vegetable soup)
• Vegan soups (lettuce soup, minestrone)
• Creamy soups (baked potato soup, clam chowder)
• Bean soups (15 bean soup, ham and bean soup)
• Noodle soups (chicken noodle soup, ramen)
• Cheesy soups (beer cheese soup, broccoli cheddar soup)
• Meaty soups (beef stew, chili, chicken tortilla soup)
• Cold soups (gazpacho, borscht)
• Paleo soups (cabbage roll soup, chicken pot pie soup)
• Keto soups (stuffed pepper soup, chicken tortilla soup)
• International soups (harira, maafe)

The Soup School Method

To make soup-making easy and effortless, follow our simple plan:

Day 1: plan and prep (decide on a soup, shop for ingredients, prep veggies and meats)
Day 2: cook and enjoy! (follow the recipe, add your own flair)

Storing Soup

Keep soup fresh for up to 5-7 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3-6 months.

Soup Garnishes, Dippers, and Extras

Make soup fun with:

• Dippables (crackers, bread, tortilla chips)
• Garnishes (fresh herbs, grated cheese, diced onion)
• Extras (canned soups, charcuterie boards)

Thanks for joining us at Soup School! We hope you’re inspired to grab a stockpot and start cooking. Happy slurping!