Soup is the ultimate comfort food.  It is  also filling, can be stretched to serve an uncertain number of people, and is usually inexpensive.  That makes soup the perfect way to entertain during tough economic times.  There are a few ways you can throw a soup party:

  1. If you’ll be having people over for a long event, such as a football game, consider a ”Stone Soup” party.  Just like in the story, you start a large pot of boiling water, and each of your friends brings something for the pot.  You can assign foods, or be true to the story and allow every one to donate what they like.  You’ll need about 2 hours for the soup to cook.
  2. You can have a potluck soup party, by asking each of your friends to contribute their favorite soup.
  3. If you’re feeling energetic, you can cook several soups yourself.  Consider making a variety of different soups, such as New England Clam Chowder, Vegetable Soup, Tomato Soup, Mushroom Soup, Lentil Soup, or Chili.

Provide bowls, flatware, a green salad, and cornbread, biscuits, or homemade bread, and you’ll have the foundation for a great evening with friends.