Soup is a staple in almost every cuisine.

Appropriately observed on February 4 in the depths of winter, Homemade Soup Day celebrates humanity’s oldest prepared dish, combining almost any assortment of available meats or vegetables in a hearty broth of sustaining nourishment.

Observed primarily in the United Stated, this comfort food holiday is celebrated with soup parties, soup cook-offs, and home cooking for friends and family.