Soup Season, But Make it Stylish – These Soup Serving Essentials Will Elevate Even the Simplest Winter Supper
These elegant bowls, ladles, and linens prove that even comfort food can be chic
When temperatures plummet, the nights are dark, and spring feels rather far away, there's nothing I crave more than a bowl of warming winter soup to comfort, nourish, and remind me just how cozy this season can be. But to really elevate this most humble of dishes, you can bring some stylish soup serving essentials to the table.
Admittedly, homemade soup requires more than just chic tableware – and if you're taking the first steps in your soup-making journey, you might want to start with one of the best blenders – one of the most crucial appliances for soup season – and the best Dutch ovens. Once you've kitted out your kitchen, you can return your focus to the table. Think statement soup bowls, sculptural ladles, and a reliable set of stylish soup spoons.
To distract myself from the winter gloom and remind myself just how uplifting a bowl of soup can be, I've been busy revamping my table setup. I began by picking up a set of floral earthenware soup plates from Zara Home – I just can't resist the country grandmother-inspired look – along with textured soup spoons from Crate & Barrel.
Elegant additions like Vietri's antique-look soup ladle and Anthropologie's embroidered cotton placemats will tie everything together, though I'm just as tempted by more rustic pieces (Williams Sonoma's walnut wood ladle is on my wishlist). My winter meal rotation is packed full of hearty soups and stews – even a simple chicken noodle soup will do the trick on a cold evening – so I know that I'll get plenty of use out of these soup-serving essentials. You can check out my favorites below.
Shop Chic Soup-Serving Essentials
The ultimate stove-to-table piece: a Dutch oven. Simmer your favorite stews, season to perfection, and serve, all with minimal clean-up and effortless style. Staub makes some of the best cookware you can buy.
I've been loving decorating with vintage recently, and these soup plates will bring a timeless aesthetic right to my dining table. The delicate floral print is the epitome of 'grandma chic'.
Serveware and utensils are easy to overlook, but they really do make all the difference. An antique-style ladle like this one is guaranteed to elevate even the simplest meals.
My grandmother had a set of soup bowls just like these, and I've always admired them. Handsome and yet strikingly simple, I'd happily save a spot for them in my hosting closet.
I love to pick up charming cutlery sets from flea markets, but these textured soup spoons caught my eye. They're subtly rustic but versatile enough to complement any tablescape.
Reversible placemats will always work hard in your dining setup, and this gingham set adds a dash of cottagcore style. I love the warm brown hue and pretty scalloped edge.
The very best accompaniment to soup is, in my opinion, fresh bread – and if you're looking for recipe inspiration, check out baker Aran Goyoaga's guide to gluten-free baking. You'll never believe that gluten-free loaves could be so easy (or delicious).
