Comforting Soup and Bread Bowl Board Ideas for Cozy Meals
A customizable and interactive soup and bread bowl board perfect for cozy gatherings, offering warmth and comfort on chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Chicken noodle soup or vegetable soup (homemade or store-bought)
- Broccoli cheddar soup
- Tomato basil soup
- Large round sourdough loaves
- Ciabatta rolls or artisan bread
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crumbled bacon
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Croutons
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Grilled chicken or sausage slices
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Fresh cream or sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the bread bowls by slicing off the tops and hollowing out the center, leaving enough bread around the edges to hold the soup without leaking.
- Prepare your chosen soups. Heat store-bought soups in large pots or slow cookers, or make homemade soups using your favorite recipes.
- Arrange toppings in small bowls or ramekins. Chop herbs, shred cheese, and cook any add-ons like bacon or sausage slices.
- Place the bread bowls on a large serving board or tray. Surround them with bowls of toppings and the soup pots or slow cookers nearby.
- Let each guest ladle their chosen soup into a bread bowl and customize with toppings. Keep extra soup warm for refills.
Notes
Choose sturdy bread for bread bowls to prevent sogginess. Prep toppings and bread bowls ahead of time for convenience. Use slow cookers to keep soups warm during gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl with so
- Calories: 40060
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
Keywords: Soup board, bread bowls, comfort food, cozy meals, customizable dinner, family gathering, winter recipes