I had read about soup swaps in a past issue of Edible Seattle, and couldn’t wait to round up half a dozen of my soup-loving friends. Our first swap was this last Sunday. Everyone brought six – one quart containers of a favorite homemade soup, and we left with six future dinners to store in our freezers for the busy, winter nights ahead. In between, we had pumpkin hot toddies and cake, shared more info about the soups we made, and enjoyed each other’s company.
Our haul of soups included:
- halibut cheese chowder with poppyseed parmesan croutons
- chicken and black bean enchilada
- split pea with cheesey crostinis
- carrot and ginger
- corn, wild rice and sausage
- coconut red lentil
- Albondigas (Mexican meatballs)
We are already looking forward to our second swap in January. My Thanksgiving started early with this wonderful celebration of sharing food and friendship. Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful as well!
Tags: community, organic cooking, soup swap
November 23, 2011 at 8:24 AM |
A group of friends and I did this up until recently. I keep hoping we’ll resurrect it again. It’s such a great idea (and fun too)!
November 23, 2011 at 5:41 PM |
I’m a little late to the soup swap party, especially since the idea got an early start in Seattle several years ago. But I am a big fan now. I’d love to know more about your group, and any advice you’d offer. We’re keeping ours small, so everyone trades with everyone else. Our first swap was so much fun, that I think we are off to a roaring start. Hope your Thanksgiving and holiday season are the best!
November 23, 2011 at 4:01 PM |
What a great idea and each one of those soups sound delicious! Happy Thanksgiving!
November 23, 2011 at 5:43 PM |
I could see you starting a soup swap with your zippy circle of friends. The hardest part is deciding what soup to eat next! Many wishes for a tiptop Thanksgiving to you and your family.
November 24, 2011 at 10:40 AM |
Awesome, Beth. I love the creativity, social aspect and the practicality. Oh & healthy. Words I’d use to describe you, my dear.
November 25, 2011 at 9:22 AM |
Oooh – those are nice words to be associated with. It really was a fun event that keeps on giving. I actually feel comforted knowing all that good food is waiting for us in the freezer. Hope all is healthy and happy with you in Aix!
November 27, 2011 at 6:30 PM |
Oh this is such a great idea!! I’m putting it on my New Year’s to do list!
November 28, 2011 at 8:04 AM |
A soup swap will be the perfect way to start your new year off right. We’re having our second one the last part of January. Anticipating a fun event is nearly as much fun as the event itself. Happy holiday wishes to you and your family!
November 29, 2011 at 10:52 PM |
I just suggested this to a group of 5 moms that I got together with this morning who have kids around Claire’s age. FUN! The list makes me hungry:)
November 30, 2011 at 7:18 AM |
I’ll be looking forward to hearing about your swap. It’s my idea of the perfect activity – friendship and food. I am happy every time I open the freezer and see my containters of yummy soups waiting to be enjoyed.
December 2, 2011 at 8:53 AM |
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January 26, 2013 at 8:42 AM |
Surely you already did your January soup swap, right? Can I come to your next one? I love soup and am sure I could come up with a winner to swap!