Soul Soup
A bowl of soup can feel like a hug from the inside out. In this corner of Soul Kitchen, you'll find cozy, nourishing soups that soothe the soul and warm the body—perfect for slow days, chilly nights, or moments when you just need a little extra comfort. From brothy classics to creamy favorites, these recipes are made to bring you back to center, one spoonful at a time.
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The Comfort of Matzo Ball Soup
Growing up, I remember always going out to eat at Jerry’s Famous Deli. Every time my family and I went out to eat there, I ordered the same thing without hesitation. It was either their…
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Ways to Show Love Beyond Words
I don’t typically show love in the way most people do. Sometimes, I have a hard time using words to express how I feel toward someone. I stumble over them or hold them back, worried…
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Butternut Squash Soup: A Fall Essential
Fall is my favorite season, and it’s always felt like home to me. It’s the season of comfort and coziness. I love when I start seeing Halloween décor filling store windows, begin smelling pumpkin spice…
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Comfort Foods That Heal: Top Favorites
For me, I always find myself coming back to comfort foods. Soups, stews, meat with mashed potatoes, and seasonal veggies (especially roasted or grilled) — those are the dishes that feel like home.…
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Elevate Your Comfort Food: Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese
There’s something about a classic grilled cheese and tomato soup combo that just feels like a warm hug. It’s my go-to comfort food. The kind of meal I reach for when I’m feeling off or…
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Challenging My Cooking Skills: Recipes to Try
I’ve always been someone who loves food. I enjoy cooking and I think I’m pretty solid at it. I can throw together a delicious bowl of pasta. Make cozy soups. I can also whip up…
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Comfort Food, Complicated Feelings
The author expresses a complex relationship with food, using it for emotional regulation yet feeling guilt afterwards. They cherish comfort meals like Pastina soup but struggle with self-judgment over their eating habits. Healing…
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Nourishment in the Hard Moments
There are times when I don’t have the energy to think, let alone cook. When depression hits, it hits hard. The smallest tasks feel like mountains to climb. The days blur together. I feel sluggish, unmotivated, and…
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Redefining Nourishment: What Feeding Myself Really Means
There was a time when nourishment meant grabbing something convenient. Fast food in the car. A late-night sweet tooth fix. Skipping meals out of stress—or eating out of boredom. I didn’t realize it…
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Nourish to Flourish: Comfort Food as Self-Care
Food serves as more than sustenance; it's a form of comfort and self-care, especially for neurodivergent individuals who may struggle with decision-making. Familiar meals like chicken noodle soup provide emotional balance and sensory…
