Behind the Scenes of Our Souper Soups!
Dive into a delicious behind-the-scenes look at the culinary coziness that is Souperhero Soups. Started in Fall 2020, this soup company has captured the attention and bellies of many – from classic soups to more innovative soups. Today, we introduce the master and creative chef behind these tasty dishes that are now available at Zeppolis and in catering through Blacksburg Catering.
The origin of “SouperHero”:
Born out of the pandemic, SouperHero started as a ghost kitchen focused on fulfilling the needs and wants of the Blacksburg community. Zeppoli’s Co-Owners Cody Thompson and Chris Mullens wanted to find a way to both satisfy the Blacksburg food community and re-invigorate restaurant sales during hard times. Luckily, Zeppoli’s Chef Jim Parker always dreamed of opening his own soup style restaurant. Thompson and Mullens made the executive decision to leverage Parker’s talents and passions to provide warm soup and sandwiches to the Blacksburg community during the colder months.
Meet Chef Jim:
The creator behind all of the delectable dishes is Chef Jim. He holds many positions, from bustling BOH manager and chef of Zeppoli’s, to the person solely responsible for the cozy creations that come from Souperhero Soups. His responsibilities extend to food orders, menu planning, generating innovative specials, and overseeing the BOH staff. With years of dedication to Zeppoli's, Jim takes pride in contributing to a local small business, designing every dish with creativity.
Jim’s Soup Creations:
From classic soups you grew up on as a kid, to more innovative dishes, Jim ensures that every dish is sure to satisfy that comforting feel every soup is promised to bring. Some classics that Jim has elevated include but are not limited to: tomato basil, lobster bisque and butternut squash soup. In a more daring approach, Jim has crafted soups that push the envelope and never fail to leave people dissatisfied. Some of the more creative soups include: horseradish shrimp, pepperjack crab and the sherried salmon and mushroom soup. Jim’s soups, come to now be known as Souperhero soups, are never far from savory.
Jim’s Inspiration:
Jim’s love for formulating these delicious soups stems from a personal passion and love for culinary artistry. Jim specifically has always had an affinity to soups, as he wants to embrace new dishes that are far from the typical ideas that may come along with the classic soups. He admires the process of combining diverse ingredients to create unique and heart-warming soups. For Jim, soup-making is a way to offer people soups beyond the ordinary, as the transformation of a classic dish turns into a memorable experience that stands out.
Today, the inspiration of SouperHero lives on at Zeppoli’s! Come in, or order online to try some of these delicious soups and reinvent your pre-conceived notion of what you thought soup was before.
To order our soups for your next catering event, email us at info@blacksburgcatering.com
To order online, click this link: https://www.zeppolis.com/
