The first soup

Anastasia Davies Hinchsliff’s white bean, kale, kielbasa and tortellini soup.

Celeste Dolan‘s white bean, escarole, and turkey meatball soup.

Swim Cafe‘s vegan “Fiesta de la Fiesta” soup with black beans, cilantro, and … I don’t know yet what else.

Of course, I can’t tell you how any of it tasted, because I was too busy washing dishes to eat. And then it was all gone, save a few bites of the turkey meatball in the bottom of the crock. I will make soup-eating a top priority next time, and promise a detailed report.

Bread came from, well, Dominicks. I’ve been trying to round up some donated bread, but the bakery I’ve spoken with can only donate to a legit 501 C-3 status nonprofit. And that’s not going to happen anytime soon. So I’m working on alternate plans. Stay tuned on the bread front.