National Soup Day 2025

Celebrate National Soup Day with a Bowl Full of Comfort 🥣✨

Hey there, soup lovers! February 4th is National Soup Day, and honestly, what better way to warm up than with a steaming bowl of cozy, comforting soup? Whether you’re a fan of creamy bisques, hearty stews, or light and brothy bowls, soup is the ultimate comfort food—it’s nourishing, budget-friendly, and endlessly customizable.

As someone who’s spent many happy hours simmering, stirring, and ladling love into my favorite soup recipes, I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this delicious holiday with you! If you love soup as much as I do, my cookbook Ladle Love is the perfect addition to your collection. Packed with soul-warming recipes that range from classics like chicken noodle to more adventurous bowls like Thai-inspired coconut curry, Ladle Love has something for every kind of soup craving.

Why We Love Soup So Much

🥣 It’s Versatile: Soup can be a light starter, a hearty meal, or a cure for whatever ails you.

💰 Budget-Friendly: You can use simple pantry staples to create something magical.

🌍 Global Inspiration: Soups come in countless varieties, from spicy pho to rich French onion.

🫶 It’s Pure Comfort: There’s something about a bowl of soup that feels like a hug in food form.

Whether you're in the mood for a chunky vegetable stew, a velvety tomato bisque, or a spicy black bean soup, there’s always a recipe to match your vibe.

Quick & Affordable Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Want to celebrate National Soup Day with something simple and delicious? This Tomato Basil Soup is rich, flavorful, and super easy to make. Plus, it’s ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy lunch.

Ingredients (Serves 4-6):

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
½ teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup heavy cream (optional for a creamy version)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

2️⃣ Simmer the Soup:

Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

3️⃣ Blend & Serve:

For a smooth soup, blend with an immersion blender or in batches. If you want it creamy, stir in heavy cream at the end. Serve with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.

Why You Need Ladle Love in Your Kitchen

soup cookbook ladle love by Christy R. Lee

If National Soup Day has you craving more soups, then it’s time to add Ladle Love to your cookbook collection!

Here’s why you’ll love it:

🥄 10+ Unique Recipes – From classic favorites to modern twists, there’s something for every taste.

📖 Easy-to-Follow Instructions – Perfect for both beginner cooks and experienced soup aficionados.

🌿 Healthy & Hearty Options – Includes plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipes.

🍲 One-Pot Wonders – Simple recipes with minimal cleanup—because who wants a pile of dishes?

Ladle Love is truly a labor of love, and I can’t wait for you to try the recipes and share them with your family and friends.

How to Celebrate National Soup Day

🎉 Cook Your Favorite Soup – Whether it’s chicken noodle or spicy chili, today is the perfect day to break out your stockpot.

📸 Share Your Bowl! Post your soup creation on social media and tag it with #NationalSoupDay and #LadleLove.

👨‍🍳 Try a New Recipe – If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try a soup from a different culture? Pho, miso soup, or borscht, anyone?

📚 Build Your Cookbook Collection – Add Ladle Love to your shelf and never run out of soup ideas again.

Ladle Up Some Love

Soup is more than just a meal—it’s a tradition, a comfort, and a little reminder that the simplest things in life are often the best. So, this National Soup Day, let’s celebrate all the ways soup warms our bodies and our hearts.

And don’t forget—grab your copy of Ladle Love and keep the soup magic going all year long!

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