Sometimes I feel like the algorithm is a little too difficult. Exhibit A: The moment the weather turns cold and blustery, my social feeds fill up with soupy content. After a year of food-based microtrends that focused excessively on tomatoes, canned fish, and pasta, soup season (and the soup toques that come with it) is the next logical step. Whether you're looking for a simple bowl of comforting avgolemono or want to spend all winter making variations on tortellini soup, you can find it all on TikTok. The #SoupTok hashtag has garnered him over 760 million views on the app, and many of the same videos have been recirculated on his other platforms such as Reels and Pinterest. You'll find tons of beautifully shot and quirky-named cooking videos like “Marry Me Soup” and “Swamp Soup” that will (speaking from experience) eat mostly liquid food for 10 days in a row. You might find enough inspiration for it. In that very likely scenario, here's everything you need to settle in for a cozy evening of sipping soup.
A soup pot that can do anything
I always reach for this pot when making soup because its aluminum construction gives you many benefits at a fraction of the weight of an enameled Dutch oven. The 5.5 quart capacity is deep enough to hold a lot of liquid, but not so deep that you need to poop to see the material at the bottom turn brown. The included beechwood spoon also has a notch that allows it to rest on the side handle, making it super easy to stir the soup from time to time without having to hunt around for a place to put the spoon afterwards.
If you need a smaller pot for a single-person soup night, Our Place also makes the perfect 2.5-quart pot with a convenient pot handle.
coquette cocotte
Lately, my feed has been filled with both soup videos and things with ribbons, and this heart-shaped cocotte is the perfect intersection of those two interests. The enameled cast iron pot has a 2-quart capacity and is perfect for weeknight meals or date nights at home.
A great way to store leftovers
I love making large soups, but unless I feel like eating the same meal six times in a row, it's hard to store or get hold of leftovers. This extra-large freezer tray is a game-changer as you can measure out perfectly 1-cup portions and store them all day for when you don't feel like cooking in the future. It is also ideal for preserving homemade stock. It's an easy (and sustainable) way to enhance the flavor of your soups.
adorable soup cozy
Speaking of leftovers, you don't want to burn your hands on a hot bowl when heating up leftover soup. A friend introduced me to a quilted cozy that helps you avoid a Kevin Chili disaster when carrying a hot bowl from the microwave to the dining table.
Fine art print of the perfect combo food
Can you name a duo more iconic than grilled cheese and tomato soup? We look forward to. Show your love for this classic comfort meal with this signed print of Noah His Berrier, an artist best known for still images of classic comfort meals such as PB&J and Taco Bell's spreads.
Immersion blender for one pot soup
There's little that beats the texture of a smooth blended soup, but the hassle of transferring all the ingredients to a blender discourages you from making one. Thankfully, soaking makes this whole process much easier.
Cute apron wrapped in soup
My not-so-scientific estimate is that making soup is 200% more work than making any other dish at home. So, the best way to protect your dinner party (or your favorite sweater) is to wear an apron. I love the ease of use of this crossback design, and often find myself tossing extra thermometers, tasting spoons, etc. in my pocket.
Leak-proof containers for office lunches
I'm trying to save money by bringing my lunch from home, but I'm always worried that I'll spill something and ruin my laptop or get the inside of my favorite bag dirty. Masu. These are the only containers I truly trust to be airtight and leak-free, and I love that the glass and silicone design is both microwave and dishwasher safe.
perfect picks 2 sets
Whoever came up with Panera's pick-two soup and sandwich combo really should win the Nobel Peace Prize. If you want to create your own set at home (and you should, of course), this matching soup bowl and sandwich plate will really elevate the whole experience.
Adult soup bowl set
I usually grab a discreet pasta bowl (or so I like to call it) for every meal, but soup needs its own container. This ceramic bowl set from Casafina has a gorgeous satin matte finish in rich navy blue and subtle artichoke-like colors. Plus, it's microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher safe, making it easy to use for almost any soup situation.
Best finishing oil for drizzle
An easy way to upgrade your soup moment is to add complexity with garnishes. For creamy soups, a swirl of bright peppery finishing oil will reduce the richness. Graza's drizzle oil uses Picual olives from Spain and comes in an easy-to-use squeeze bottle. When you're not making soup, it's a great oil for making salad dressings and pesto.
Show off your love for soup with accessories
I am a big proponent of always wearing your favorite foods. Or in this case, on your earlobes. The components of these chicken noodle soup earrings are handcrafted using clay, resin, and small ceramic bowls. If you're a tomato soup fan, earrings with little goldfish crackers on them are also cute.
simple sweatshirt
If Adam Driver's offering of Delicious Soup has been on your mind ever since it went viral in 2021, commemorate it with a custom embroidered sweatshirt. Think of it as a cozy uniform for enjoying comforting soups at home.
