Food52 - October 5, 2025

Soup season is here.

Grab a spoon and dig in.

Welcome to Sunday Reset, where we share how we’re unwinding and what we have planned for the week ahead. This time, our editor, Julia, is embracing the ultimate one-pot meal.

Last week, I talked about cinematic plates (recipes inspired by the big screen), and a lot of you shared your own favorites. One I didn’t mention—but probably has the most influence on me—is Downton Abbey. That show makes me want to roast a chicken, simmer something on the stove, and decant a bottle of red wine.

When I rewatched the series last year, I got into the habit of making a pot of soup every week. It was budget-friendly, produced great leftovers, and honestly kept me sane during the winter months. So consider this your nudge to start the same ritual. Here are three easy ways to start celebrating soup season:

Pick the right pot. A heavy Dutch (or French) oven really does make a difference in both flavor and presentation. I’ve been eyeing this red Staub one every day—and it’s half off right now.

Double up on flavor. This Italian wedding soup packs it in with homemade meatballs and a Parmesan broth. Or, this spicy butternut squash soup layers on homemade croutons and a coconut chutney.

Don’t forget the sides. A simple focaccia turns any soup into a full meal. You can’t go wrong with this cheesy garlic one, but consider finishing sweet with this apple fritter one.

Roasted Tomato BLT Soup

Cheesy Potato Soup With
Peppered Scallions

Roasted Butternut Squash Carrot Soup

Spinach Tortellini Soup

Movie kitchens can be just as iconic as the scenes shot in them. We revisited an old roundup of our favorites and added some new ones. Take a look here and tell me which ones you’d add.

—Julia, Editor

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