There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of soup—but when that bowl is filled with the bold aromas, sun-soaked flavours, and soulful ingredients of the Caribbean, it becomes more than comfort food. It becomes memory, culture, and celebration. Chris “Uncle Chris” De La Rosa—beloved creator of CaribbeanPot.com and one of the most recognizable voices in Caribbean cooking online—delivers exactly that in his cookbook Soup Season: Caribbean Comfort Food in a Bowl. https://caribbeanpot.com/
This collection isn’t just a set of recipes. It’s a warm invitation into Caribbean kitchens, where soups are hearty enough to count as meals, nourishing enough to be weekly traditions, and flavourful enough to linger long after the last spoonful. A good example of a quintessential soup is the Callaloo found in our Recipe section. Different islands in the Caribbean have their own spin on this soup but Chef Chris provides a version with ingredients accessible (for the most part!) in Canada.
Soup Season focuses on both classics and creative interpretations of Caribbean soups—each with Uncle Chris’s signature clarity and approachable style. Expect staples such as Caribbean Chicken Soup, Fish Broth, Callaloo Soup, and the ever-beloved Saturday Soup, bursting with dumplings, root vegetables, and tender meat. But there are also modern spins and lighter bowls perfect for weekday cooking, proof that Chris understands not only tradition but also today’s kitchens.
The recipes balance authenticity and accessibility beautifully. Measurements are precise without losing the intuition that Caribbean cooks are famous for. Ingredients are explained clearly, substitutions are offered generously, and techniques are described with the warmth of someone teaching you at the stove rather than from a page.
What makes Chris’s cookbook shine brightest is his storytelling. Every soup is presented with context—whether it’s an anecdote from Trinidad, a memory tied to family, or a note about regional variations. You feel the heartbeat behind the recipe. Caribbean soups aren’t just food; they’re history carried in pots, shared across generations. Chris captures that beautifully.
His voice is familiar to anyone who has followed his website, Facebook cooking posts, or his massively loved CaribbeanPot YouTube channel. He writes the way he cooks: with generosity, humour, and a contagious love for Caribbean flavours. https://www.youtube.com/caribbeanpot You can also check out his first book The Vibrant Caribbean Pot featured on our website at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/the-vibrant-caribbean-pot-2/
The layout is clean and engaging, making it easy for both seasoned cooks and newcomers to jump right in. While the PDF version is straightforward, it maintains the vivid, home-style charm that fans of CaribbeanPot expect. Recipe steps are digestible, ingredient lists are clear, and the rhythm of the book encourages browsing, experimenting, and—of course—eating. Win a PDF copy of this scrumptious book in our Giveaway section or purchase any of Chris’ cookbooks at https://caribbeanpot.com/cookbook/
Soup Season succeeds because it does exactly what good Caribbean food should do: it fills you up, teaches you something, and makes you feel cared for. Whether you grew up with these flavours or are discovering them for the first time, this cookbook gives you a guided, joyful introduction to the soups that define the region.
Chris “Uncle Chris” De La Rosa has always been a culinary ambassador, sharing Caribbean culture one recipe at a time. Soup Season: Caribbean Comfort Food in a Bowl continues that mission with warmth and authenticity—proving once again that the simplest dishes often hold the most heart. If you’re craving a cookbook that will spice up your winter, brighten a rainy day, or help you reconnect with your roots, this is the one to ladle into.
Contents and images used with permission by Caribbean Pot. https://caribbeanpot.com/cookbook/