“Souper Social” Winter Tradition Returns to East Hampton

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Chef Joe Realmuto, Mark Smith, John Kowalenko, Chef Jay Lippin at Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini
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“Souper Social” Winter Tradition Returns to East Hampton

Julie Ratner and Loretta Davis at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Chef Joe Realmuto, Mark Smith, John Kowalenko, Chef Jay Lippin at Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Adeline Garcia, Elise Trucks, Julian Kutney at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Cantor Debra Stein, Sara Blue, Shira Barzilay at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Ashley Silverman and Sharyn LaWall at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Rev. Ben Shambaugh and Rev. Ryan Creamer at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Volunteers and organizers at Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Isabel Briand and Griffin Beckmann at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Alizah Corder, Sonja Becker, Linda Weed Large at he Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Tina Giles and Cynde Mack at he Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Volunteers serving the soups at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Bette and Mara Gerstein at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Elizabeth Linker and Shira Barzilay at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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Goodies at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

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A soup and social tradition is back to help get us through the winter.

As winter settles in, few things are more comforting than gathering with neighbors over a warm bowl of soup. That spirit of community is back in East Hampton with the return of Souper Social—a free, community soup dinner held at Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Buell Lane.

Hosted by the East Hampton Clericus, Souper Social has been a cherished local tradition since 2008. The program paused during the COVID-19 pandemic but has been revived this winter through the support of the clericus and the efforts of Honest Man Catering, Art of Eating, and Shira Barzilay.

Julie Ratner and Loretta Davis at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

The first Souper Social of the season (see photo gallery) took place Jan. 8, with two additional dates scheduled for Feb. 12 and March 12.

Designed for families, seniors, and community members of all ages, the evenings offer a welcoming space to connect and socialize while enjoying soups donated by local restaurants, along with bread, fruit, and desserts.

sabel Briand and Griffin Beckmann at the Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

Organizers hope to keep the Souper Social tradition simmering for many winters to come.

Photos by Lisa Tamburini @hamptonsphotog

Volunteers and organizers at Souper Social, East Hampton, Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

Event Details
What: Souper Social — Free Community Soup Dinner
When: Thursday, Feb. 12, and Thursday, March 12, 5–7 p.m.
Where: Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Buell Lane, East Hampton
Cost: Free and open to the public
Media Contact: Sara Blue, 631-329-1008