Soup & Soul

AWESOME event.
We got there early — which turned out to be a great idea, because the place was PACKED. We snagged a sweet little corner bench and took turns getting refills. Otherwise, I might have agreed with the tiny venue comments. But my spot was super.
Personal favorites were Nicole’s chilled salmorejo and Beka’s kimchi concoction. Both were just outstanding. But nothing disappointed. The jambalaya had just the right amount of kick, and there were a couple creations with lime and cilantro that knocked my socks off.
Considering the winter we’ve had, this event couldn’t have been more perfect. I was warmed from top to bottom, and the added perk that it was all for a good cause had you feeling fulfilled in more ways than one. AND the event was kid friendly, so I brought my little guy and had a blast dancing with him between spoonfuls. This should be hosted at least once a month during the Milwaukee winters. Give us frozen locals something to come out of hibernation for!

Wonderful event, great charity.
It was so exciting that the home cooks were all serving their own soups. And how impressive, the food was so good! I personally loved the chicken and dumplings, they received my special little stone vote :)
Secondly, I enjoyed the vegan soup with tomato, kale, orzo — but I made it un-​vegan with the parmesan cheese. I will never turn down cheese and it was good with the little extra saltiness. Was bummed not to try the kimchi soup, but it’s my own fault for taking a break from eating!!!
They raised $ 2,700 for Repairers of the Breach and I was glad to give my $ 10 entrance fee and $ 20 raffle money to this organization that helps the homeless.
I am ready for next year’s event!

Fun event.
AOK — because they could’ve used a bit more space and better layout. I was glad that there was a great turnout for charity — but it was tight!
Sugar Maple, why are you always so uncomfortable to me?!
But really though — props to the organizers of the event. I hope they raised lots of $$$.

Besides being for a good cause, I thought the food here was really good! And for $ 10 4 a bowl of 12 soups with fixings aaaand a ticket to be used for a raffle or a free beer, I thought it was an excellent value! I used my ticket for the raffle (which I didn’t win :(but oh well) but a dragon’s milk was still only $ 4.50!
It was hard to pick a favorite soup. They were all a nice combo of subtle and inventive flavors. I especially liked the chilled tomato with egg and prosciutto, the chicken and dumpling (surprisingly spicy!) and the Korean kimchi w/​pork belly. Chunks of bread or crackers were offered at all tables as well as appropriate condiments like parmesan, cilantro, sour cream, etc.
The space (sugar maple) looked lots different without it’s signature mini-​coffee tables and benches (possibly a good thing) but did feel a wee bit squishy and warm due to there being sooooo many people in the place. It thinned out as the night wore on and made it more pleasant and involved less purse adjusting and «sorry» saying as you (or rather, I) accidentally backed into yet another person.
Very worth it — a night spent supporting a good cause and fighting off the polar vortex with hot and flavorful soups!