Cookbook Courtyard - Soup Swap 2025

Last November, we hosted our first-ever 3-day Soup Swap as part of our monthly Cookbook Club and it quickly became one of our most talked-about events! Our members still can’t stop talking about it.

This year, we’re bringing it back for a 2-day event at Solid State Books - H Street, in partnership with Seylou Bakery & Mill who will be providing the most incredible handcrafted bread to pair perfectly with your soups.

We’re keeping it smaller this time with a medium-sized group (40–50 people per day) so everyone can connect, taste, and share. As our Cookbook Club continues to grow, organizing multiple back to back days of smaller events (just like before) takes a lot more time and planning so we’re learning to find the right balance. For now, medium-to-large gatherings make the most sense and if this one isn’t for you, there’s always the next!

We’re always listening to your feedback while also making sure the planning process stays joyful and sustainable.

No featured cookbook this month just pick a soup you love and bring it to share! The sign-up sheet will be released next Monday.

• November 15 & 16 (choose a day that works for you)
• 11 AM – 1 PM
• Solid State Books – H Street
• $40 + tax

Your ticket includes:

• Access to all the soups everyone brings plus an assortment of freshly baked bread from Seylou Bakery & Mill to share and pair with your soups
• A $15 coupon from Seylou Bakery & Mill (redeemable at their shop or farmer’s market stand)
• One drink of choice from Solid State Books
• A chance to win THE BEST SOUP – $50 gift card!

Tickets are non-refundable but they can be transferred to a different person.

This year, we’re also opening our doors to furloughed federal workers, SNAP beneficiaries and anyone affected or if you just need of a warm meal. Everyone is welcome!

To-go containers filled with soup will be available for pickup anytime after 1 PM - take some home and enjoy it however you like. It’s free but an RSVP is required. 

It’s going to be a cozy, heartwarming weekend filled with good food and community.