Soup Flight Night: Crafting Flavorful Memories

Soup Flight Night is something we’ve been planning since the new year, as part of our quiet commitment to refining every detail and bringing more of our original passion to life. This isn’t just another event on the calendar—it’s a return to the heart of why we started The Soup Aisle: to craft special moments through flavors that linger, pop-ups with curated menus, and gatherings that reach beyond our regular delivery routes into new corners of the community.

Crafting the Experience

At its core, Soup Flight Night showcases small-batch servings of our most beloved favorites, the ones that have earned their place through countless requests. Our Signature Biscuits, Maple Buttermilk Cornbread, Avgolemono soup, and Tomato Basil Parmesan are the familiar favorites. And for the first time is Lebanese Lentil & Potato—a hearty new arrival with brown lentils, creamer potatoes, and warm spices that ground the flight in something nourishing and unexpected.

These aren’t random picks; they’re the soups and sides that tell our story so far, now served side by side in a cozy space for one evening only. It’s the kind of setup where you sip from one bowl, then try another, and uncover how these flavors play off each other. Dip our signature biscuit into all 3 soups and see which one you enjoy best. Moments like that turn a meal into a shared discovery, the kind we’ve chased since our first night in the kitchen.

Perfecting the Details

We’re honing our process, sourcing the best ingredients and perfecting our batches for hungry crowds. It’s all about smooth service—timing to keep everything hot and fresh, balancing flavors so none dominate. Whether we’re in the cozy mill at Kitchen Local, or a new location off our usual path.

These pop-ups free us to tailor menus to the night’s vibe and place—perhaps a flight leaning into winter roots for a Seacoast crowd, or one bright with spring herbs when the weather turns. It’s creativity without the constraints of a delivery cooler, designed for those evenings when you sit down, take it all in, and realize soup can be more than sustenance: it’s a reason to gather, compare notes, and walk away with new favorites.

The Spark Behind It

This all circles back to our beginnings—one pot at a time, fueled by the thrill of feeding people affordable, gourmet soups. This is about building something real. Soup Flight Night lets us stretch beyond weekly delivery routes, fostering the kind of community we’ve nurtured through every expansion and customer story. We’re testing, tasting, tweaking, and shaping these nights with the same care that’s carried us from our first weeks.

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The Soup Aisle’s Year-in-Review: A Bowl Full of Gratitude

What a year it has been!

If you had told us back in April that we’d end the year delivering soups far beyond our own backyard, we probably would’ve smiled politely and gone back to chopping carrots. But here we are — first delivery of the new year complete, and our weekly souping wraps up with a new delivery route stretching into Newmarket, Epping, and Newfields!

When we first started talking about this, it was just a small idea. One pot of soup at a time, made with love and shared with friends and family. We have gradually grown past the nervous laughs and “let’s see how this goes.” Fast forward to today, and we’ve made it through some pretty intense hurdles to Soup Season — the best season. We’ve been able to offer up to 6 soups some weeks, including sides and baked originals. We’ve built a little community around soup, as it turns out.

We’ve learned so much along the way: how to plan deliveries across a growing list of towns, how to balance our love for creativity in the kitchen, and how to solve logistical issues at the drop of a hat. There were moments this year when things felt messy, but through every batch and every delivery, we’ve been reminded why we started this in the first place: to bring comfort, flavor, and connection to people’s tables.

Some of our favorite memories came from getting to meet so many of you in person — whether it was at our first pop-up event, chatting at your doorstep, or reading your messages about how much you loved a certain soup. Each one of those moments turns a regular day into a fond memory.

As we look back on 2025, what we feel most is gratitude. Gratitude for every person who has supported us, shared us with a friend, or sent us a kind note. Gratitude for the small wins that have turned into big ones.

Here’s to 2026 — to growth, and plenty of extra soup to go around. From our kitchen to yours, thank you for being part of The Soup Aisle family. We can’t wait to see where the next ladle takes us. 💙🥣

Beat the Heat: Serving Excellence When the Temperature Soars

As late June brings record warmth to Exeter, we see each rising degree as an opportunity to deliver delicious food and thoughtful service—no matter the weather.

The Summer Heat Challenge

The relentless heat of late June brings unique operational challenges. Temperature control becomes more critical than ever as we watch our refrigeration systems work harder. But rest assured: we are vigilant as ever when it comes to food safety.

Green Goddess Gazpacho: A Summer Revelation

This delightful trend has become the star of our summer lineup. This stunning cucumber and avocado based soup creates a gorgeous show stopper with a wonderfully vibrant color — and we used amazing produce from Chickadee Hill Farm in Rowley, MA.

Made with fresh ingredients (obviously), lemon, and just a hint of jalapeño for that perfect summer kick. This soup embodies everything we believe about seasonal cooking: celebrating the moment while honoring the craft. We’ve been refining our variations throughout the month to capture that elusive balance between refreshing and satisfying. We see why this one is so popular.

Elevating Customer Service in Every Season

Our customer service is about creating moments of connection. Our recent website upgrade represents more than just technological advancement; it’s our commitment to making your experience with us as smooth as possible. We noticed that a lot of our customers were struggling with our platform because we had started out so small! Our new checkout process has reduced order times significantly, and our enhanced order reminder system ensures you never miss a pickup or delivery window. These improvements might seem small, but they reflect our belief that excellence lives in the details.

Digital ordering systems have become essential in today’s food service landscape, and streamlined payment options don’t just improve efficiency—they free up your time to focus on what matters most.

Community Connection and the Exeter Community Fridge

Our donations to the Exeter Community Fridge has been an extremely rewarding aspect of our community involvement. Community fridges have emerged as powerful tools for addressing food insecurity, operating on the simple principle of “Take what you need, give what you can.” Over the past months, we’ve been able to donate substantial amounts of food, contributing to feeding our neighbors with dignity and accessibility.

However, as we navigate this period of growth and transition, we’re temporarily pausing our Exeter Community Fridge donations. This isn’t a step back from our community commitment—it’s a strategic pause that allows us to upgrade our systems and processes so we can return with even greater capacity to serve our neighbors. Community fridges rely on consistent, quality donations. We will continue to donate during this time because we want to ensure we can deliver on that reliability.

Expanding Our Delivery Services

The food delivery landscape is continuously evolving. This is reflected in an increased demand for our expanded delivery service. We’ve optimized our delivery logistics to handle the summer heat challenges, ensuring that our soups arrive at the proper temperature and maintain their quality throughout transport. This is about extending our kitchen’s standards to your table, wherever that might be.

Seasonal Favorites and Beloved Returns

While innovation drives us forward, we understand the comfort of familiar favorites. This month, we’ve been repeating some of our most beloved soup offerings alongside new creations like our Green Goddess Gazpacho. Summer soup service requires a different kind of precision than winter offerings. Our seasonal ingredients must be at peak freshness, and our service timing must account for the customer’s comfort.

Looking Forward Through the Heat

As we move through these scorching June days, we’re reminded that exceptional service means rising to meet whatever challenges present themselves. The heat may be rising, but it has only strengthened our resolve to serve our community.

The summer heat is relentless, and so is our dedication to excellence. In every soup we prove that great service knows no season. The heat may be on, but The Soup Aisle continues to serve with a cool confidence.

A Thoughtful Approach at The Soup Aisle

Mother’s Day just passed, and this week at The Soup Aisle – Exeter, NH, we’re celebrating with two soups that honor the spirit of comfort and tradition: Chicken & Dumplings and Borscht. Purchase here if you’d like! These are the kinds of soups that reminded us of home, family, and the simple joys of gathering around the table.

A Balanced Menu

Each week, our menu is guided by a principle we call “Hearty Comfort/Healthy Classic.” It’s our way of offering something for everyone: a robust, comforting soup alongside a vibrant, plant-based option. Whether you’re craving something nostalgic or seeking out a lighter, wholesome bowl, you’ll always find a balance at The Soup Aisle. Right now we offer two per week, but we’re gearing up for soup season (e.g. the fall).

Chicken & Dumplings!

This Week’s Hearty Comfort, Chicken & Dumplings, is a true classic. We make ours with a rich, savory base of tender chicken, carrots, and celery, finished with soft, pillowy dumplings that soak up every bit of flavor. Dumplings are a universal comfort food-found in kitchens around the world, always bringing people together.

Borscht!

For our Healthy Classic, we’re serving Borscht-a soup as beautiful as it is nourishing. Packed with beets, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, fresh dill, and cannellini beans, it’s a celebration of color and flavor. We keep it hearty and satisfying, and offer a dairy-free option for those who need it. It’s a soup that’s perfectly suited to today’s diverse tastes.

Always Thoughtful, Always Local

At The Soup Aisle, we believe in doing things the right way – sourcing thoughtfully, cooking with care, and staying connected to our local roots. We’re committed to authenticity and quality without losing sight of what makes soup special: its ability to bring people together. Classics we’ve recently made like Sopa de Zaragoza are made with local poducts from the Brookvale Mercantile and that includes grass-fed beef. Our menu reflects the seasons, our ingredients are chosen with intention, and our recipes are inspired by rich culinary flavors that make soup the beloved artform that it is.

A Little Soup Aisle Fun Fact

Did you know that dumplings have been around for thousands of years? Legend has it they were first created by a Chinese medicine practitioner who stuffed herbs into dough to help people stay warm during harsh winters. Every bowl of Chicken & Dumplings is a little taste of that dumpling wisdom-delivered straight to your spoon.

Thank you for letting us fill your bowls (and your hearts) each week. Here’s to comfort, creativity, and the humble dumpling – may it always rise to the occasion! 😁

-The Soup Aisle Team