Soup Prize

12th Annual Soup Prize –

Our hearts are so full after the 2026 Soup Prize 💛

Thank you to everyone who made this incredible event possible—whether you joined us as a guest, served as a judge, or shared your talents as one of our amazing soup chefs. Your time, generosity, and support mean more than we can ever fully express.

We had such a wonderful turnout, and the room was filled with warmth, laughter, and community. The soups were absolutely delicious, and it was clear how much heart went into every single one.

A special thank you to Dr. Trishe and his team for their thoughtful and inspiring presentation on the latest advancements in blood cancer treatments. It gave so many of us hope and a deeper understanding of the progress being made.

Because of all of you, we raised over $10,000, all of which will stay right here in our community to support local families facing a blood cancer diagnosis. That impact is real, and it matters.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for showing up, for caring, and for being part of this mission.

Big Thanks to all our Chefs that have prepared some delicious  tasting soup….

Andy Holroyd- Creamy Beefy Tomato Soup
Eva Herrea, Valentina Puerta, John Puerta, Henrique Feijo- Taco Soup- “Team Taco” 
Chef Rainbow and Chef Anikah- Loaded Broccoli Chicken Bacon Soup
Erica McGillicuddy- Italian Wedding Soup- 1st Place People’s Choice
Angie Galey- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Jeanne Herrmann- Zuppa Toscan “Tuscan Chicken Sausage & Cauliflower Gnocchi Soup
Gary Vachon- Bacon Cheeseburger Soup- 1st Place Judge’s Choice
Jared Smith- Texas Red Chili with Beans
Stratton Boys- Jalapeño Popper Soup w/ Grilled Cheese Dippers- 2nd Place Judges Choice, 3rd Place People’s Choice
Emily Karas-Avgolemono (Greek lemon chicken soup)
Mary Sedlecky-Corn Chowder
Blake Shaw-Lamb Harira (Moroccan Vegetable Soup)
Sarah Gengelbach-Green Enchilada Soup (Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free) 
Deb Blanchard-Beef Barley Soup
Rick Buskard- Chicken in a biscuit Soup- 2nd Place People’s Choice & Top Tipper “Souper Star”
Mandy & Timmy Thompson- Lunch Lady Special aka Sloppy Joe Soup – Tied 3rd Place Judge’s Choice
Meagan Freriks- French Onion Soup
Sarah Andro & Delie -Souper-Dee-Dooper Soup- Tied 3rd Place Judge’s Choice
Srihita Veeramachaneni- Creamy Chicken Tikka Soup “Tikka Chance on Me!” (both vegetarian/and regular)
Russo’s -Butternut Squash Soup

Michelle Lunn HOPE Foundation – Hoping & Helping to find a CURE!

Thank You to our In Kind Donors & Sponsors! 

Suzanne Kozloski

Thank you to St. Jude’s Catholic Church- for use of Brophy Center for our event.