West Bloomfield temple to host 11th annual ‘Chicken Soup Cook-Off’

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Temple Shir Shalom of West Bloomfield is stepping up and supporting those in need with its 11th Annual “Chicken Soup Cook-Off.”

This event will take place from 12:30-2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4 at Temple Shir Shalom, located at 3999 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, and will benefit the Metro Food Rescue, CARE House and the Temple’s youth and young adult programming. More than 20 participants will be on hand cooking their versions of the best Chicken Soup.

“This is a fun and joyous opportunity to raise money for Metro Food Rescue CARE House, which is a worthy organization that does so much good in our community,” Rabbi Daniel Schwartz, creator of the event, said in a press release.

A silent auction and raffle will also be part of the festivities. The Chicken Soup Cook- Off is sponsored by Stage Deli, Zoup, Market Square, Plum Market, and several other local merchants. The Chicken Soup recipes are from local delis, markets and caterers as well as Temple Shir Shalom’s Rabbi Daniel Schwartz and other members of the congregation.

Admission is only $5 for adults and $3 for children. To register or find more information, visit www.shirshalom.org. The last time the event was held, more than 500 attendees took part and more than $5,000 was raised.

Attendees can look forward to unique versions of Chicken Soup with and without noodles, matzo balls, and kreplach, and will vote for Best Chicken Noodle Soup, Best Matzo Ball Soup, and Best Contemporary Chicken Soup.