However, when I peeked outside I saw that our mail had arrived earlier than usual. To cheer her up, I handed my daughter some of it, including the bubble-wrapped package amongst the usual bills and flyers. When she excitedly pulled out The Soup Sisters Cookbook, sent from Sharon Hapton, the Founder of Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers, she said, "Ooooh, what a beautiful book." She ran her hand over the soft cover that was cool from being outside on this chilly day, and then rested it against her hot face.
Sharon sent the book as a thank you to me for writing about the Soup Sisters charity in this blog a few weeks ago. Soup Sisters is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort to women and children in need through the making, sharing, and donating of soup to domestic abuse shelters. They have twelve chapters across Canada, with plans to expand to the United States. The proceeds from the cookbook go to supporting the efforts of Soup Sisters, but it would also be a lovely addition to the cookbook collection of any cook's kitchen. Cleverly organized by season, the recipes are simple and diverse, including gluten free and vegetarian options.
Sitting on the couch wrapped in a quilt, Chelsea paged through the book, stopped on paged 63 and asked if I would make her Pasta e Fagioli on page 63. Despite that it was 9 a.m., I agreed and took it as a sign she is getting better. Start to finish, it took 30 minutes to make. She is currently sipping it from a bowl, but not after repeatedly thanking me for making it. Like the cookbook says, "Is there anything more comforting, nurturing, or satisfying than a warm bowl of homemade soup?"
Now if only there were recipes to warm it up outside and fix the puppy.
For more information on Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers, how to get involved, or how to hold an event, visit www.soupsisters.org or email info@soupsisters.org.
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