The idea is that everyone brings a big batch of their favorite soup. We all sample the soups for lunch, along with some yummy crusty bread, saltines, and oyster crackers and a big salad. Then everyone takes a sample of their favorites home in disposable plastic ware. We all have soup for lunch for the next week, with a nice variety, without having to cook 5 different types of soups. And people are also supplying their recipes so others can recreate the soup again in their own kitchen.
At this point there will be 5 people, including myself. I think it's a nice number - who can eat more than 5 soups in one sitting, really?
So if you're looking for something to do inside on a cold Saturday or Sunday this winter, consider hosting a "soup swap" of your own. Here's my list of must-have party supplies and host-supplied menu items to get you started:
- Paper bowls for soup sampling
- One package of plastic ware bowls with lids per attendee (~ 4 per pack)
- Soup spoons
- Ladles (or ask guest to bring their own)
- Crusty whole grain baguette, cut into chunks for dipping into soup
- Saltines
- Oyster crackers
- Beverages and cups
- Napkins
Also consider how you are going to keep the soups warm during the party. I can fit 4 on my stove top on simmer, and several others if they are in a Crockpot that can be plugged into outlets on the counter.
That's about it. I'm hoping it's a pretty low key way to get some friends together for a warm, comforting, tasty afternoon!
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