Welcome to Soup and Slippers Season

When the air turns crisp and the light softens, I start craving the kind of food that feels like home — the slow, quiet kind.

The Soup & Slippers Series is a celebration of comfort soups — recipes drawn from my kitchen and the kitchens of people I love (and some I’ve only met through their stories). These are the bowls that have been remembered, reimagined, and shared over time — the ones that mean something.

Each soup in this series carries a story — a moment, a memory, or a person behind it. Some are from my own family tree, others come from friends, travels, or those generous cooks who once said, “You have to try this.”

Because comfort food doesn’t just belong to one person or one place — it’s the thread that connects us, one simmering pot at a time.

Every great soup starts with a great broth. This is where flavor, warmth, and memory come together in the pot. From slow-simmered homemade stocks to clever ways to “soup up” store-bought broth, these fundamentals give your soups depth, body, and heart.

Whether you’re turning a rotisserie chicken into golden, rich broth or elevating a carton from the store, the tips and tricks in this guide will help you make every ladle taste like home. Start exploring the full guide here: Broth Basics: From Bones to Boxed Broth.