Welcome, Harpswell cooks! Here we are in the midst of Maine’s winter. We find ourselves isolated from one another as we muddle through a pandemic. My question right about now is, what will warm the soul? What will make you feel better? What will make your wallet feel better? Soup! It warms you when you are cold and cheers you when you are a bit blue or out of sorts. It’s economical, you can keep the ingredients on hand for a while, and it freezes well for future meals. Don’t feel like cooking one night? Reach into the freezer for some of that homemade soup you made earlier.
It’s February. Treat yourself. Binge-watch a series you have wanted to watch. Dive into that book you have wanted to read. Watch “Forrest Gump” or “Gone With the Wind” again, listen to music, or just sit and enjoy the beauty of Harpswell out of your window. Top it off with some homemade soup that’s good to the last drop. It’s comfort in a bowl.