Meet Soup Witch
Nina Breuer | Artisan Jeweler & Designer
Where are you from and how does that affect your work?
I'm from Houston which sadly has a very short hot soup season but my family has a gazpacho recipe that's been passed down through many generations that's so great during the hot summer months.
Corn Chowder
Who/what are your biggest artistic influences?
Nature. We do our best to work WITH Nature by not only sourcing ingredients as locally as possible so we're creating from abundance but also by committing to regenerative practices such as composting, glass jar return program, and little to no plastic.
It’s inspiring to see how your work goes beyond soup and into sustainability. What is the hardest part of your creation process?
Sourcing ingredients. Colorado has a short growing season so there are many items that we can only get for a few weeks out of the year. Not only that, but finding canned goods (like coconut milk or tomatoes) that don't have a ton of gums or preservatives added is much harder than it should be. These ingredient standards are important to us because we're making soups that feel as good as they taste. Many of our customers are people struggling with digestive issues or recovering from postpartum so we want ingredients to be as simple and nourishing as possible.
Creamy Chicken Congee
What’s your favorite item that you’re created, and why?
Creamy Chicken Congee. It's a simple, nourishing meal that can be eaten alone, used as a base for other soups, or topped with things like soy sauce and butter, a fried egg, sauteed greens, kimchi, and an avocado. It's also really easy to digest and incredibly supportive for those who are newly postpartum or dealing with tummy troubles.
That sounds amazing — especially with all the topping possibilities! Comfort food at its best. What do you love most about Colorado in general?
I love the outdoors, nature, hiking, and the seasons. I also really love how supportive the communities are of farmers markets and makers markets. As a vendor, it's so special getting to meet so many fellow makers, farmers, producers right alongside our customers!
What is a fun fact about yourself that others may not expect?
I have a deep passion for romantasy books right now!! I can't get enough of magical worlds, mythical beings, otherworldly powers, and how they all tell a story of overthrowing tyrannical empires through community, small actions, and standing strong in your values.
Anything special you’d like to share?
While many people think of a witch as someone in a pointy hat, I think of a Soup Witch as an old medicine woman who casts spells of healing through her connection to Land and the plants along with the love, time, and intention infused while the soup bubbles away for hours. It's a reminder that you're worth the time. You're worth the energy. You're worth being nourished and well-cared for. You're worth it <3
This really captures the heart behind your soups and the care you pour into them.
Catch Soup Witch at Jackalope Arvada on October 4th & 5th, 2025