WHO WE ARE

cooking since 1995

About Us

Creating delicious, hearty soups from scratch is a tried and true tradition old as history itself.

Inspired by this tradition, husband and wife team Marjorie Druker and Paul Brophy started the New England Soup Factory in Brookline, Massachusetts, in 1995. Their mission for the New England Soup Factory was to “take old, good ideas and fashion them to these times. The key is to create comfort food that is good for you.”

Both graduates of Johnson & Wales University, the couple shares a passion for food. Marjorie has been recognized locally and nationally in publications such as Restaurant and Institutions magazine, Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant and Business magazine and Newsweek.

However, she is most proud of the awards New England Soup Factory has won over the years – including Best of Boston (four times in a row!). Combining intense flavors and developing recipes from many different cultures, including a host of American specialties, Marjorie and Paul create fresh, from-scratch gourmet soups, bursting with flavors guaranteed to make you feel good all over. The couple has created more than one hundred soups that will warm the heart in winter and cool the palate in summer.

Marjorie and Paul extend to you a warm welcome to “Feed Your Body Well” at the New England Soup Factory.

Marjorie Druker

Owner/Chef

Paul Brophy

Owner

Emily Brophy-Sawyer

General Manager

Brendan Sawyer

General Manager/Chef

Samuel Rocha

Rotisserie Manager/Chef

Dan Rastes

Sous Chef

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.

Featured Video

Hoda and Jenna call fan Marjorie Druker to thank her for her hard work feeding people in her community. Watch as they surprise her with a gathering of friends and family and gift her $5,000 from Whole Foods to help her continue her work.

What People Say

"I grew up in Needham not far from this area of Newton and sorry to say that I’ve never tried this place until now- have missed out on some good eating! I’m now a Dedham resident and was craving hearty soup after the cold, wet rainy days we’ve had and luckily arrived 30 min before closing. I ordered a quart of the Chicken Vegetable (wanted matzo ball with it but sold out), quart of the lemon chicken & rice, side chicken salad, and side potato salad. Very tasty and such flavorful broth. I had the remaining chicken vegetable with the chicken salad for my lunch at work today (I’m a nurse) and everyone was like what smells so good when I warmed it up. Can’t wait to try more soups and also try a rotisserie chicken dinner at The Modern Rotisserie."

Joanna K. Google Review

"I was craving some homemade comfort food (soup). I was in the Wellesley area and googled homemade soups near me. Google brought up New England Soup Factory. I figured I'd give it a try! Wow, so happy I did. This place is amazing. I ordered five different kinds of soups. I've tried three so far. They are totally incredible mushroom, chicken and chili! I very seldom write reviews, though I couldn't help but give this establishment one. "New England Soup Factory" needs to go on everyone's bucket list!"

Jacqueline S. Google Review

"I love to eat healthy fresh foods. Soups are one of the best ways to do it. This book has some really good recipes that while are heavy in fats, dairy & butter because it’s whats used in that area of the country, that’s easily sub’d out for healthier items. So this is a great cookbook if you like to eat soup & can sub ingredients. I recommend it. Have fun in the kitchen using it as a starting point with fresh produce. Especially now. Yummy"

Shweet Sandi December 3, 2020

"I have only made maybe 5 different soups, but I've got to say, the ones I've made are spot on. I read many reviews from many different soup cookbooks and settled on this one because the reviews are good. The greek lemon orzo chicken, and butternut squash tortilla soups are AMAZING."

Terri Martin December 16, 2020

"I love this cookbook. The soups are all over the top. I made the Mediterranean Chickpea, Lentil and Rice Soup with Basil yesterday. I got four quarts of absolutely beautiful restaurant quality, yummy soup. House smelled like heaven while it was simmering. The salad and sandwich sections are also filled with beautiful yummy recipes. Marjorie Druker and Clara Silverstein obviously have a passion for fine soups and everything that goes with them. Clear instructions, beautiful full color photos, and personal commentary about each recipe, and how it should be served and what pairs well with it. I will be using this cookbook for many years to come. Would make a lovely gift."

Barbara S. April 5, 2016

"LOVE this wonderful book! It's a must-have and a stand out from the many cookbooks I already own. Beautiful photos, great recipe selections, most using simple ingredients. Wonderful to read and easy to follow. It's not just soups, she includes some amazing looking sandwich and salad recipes too, AND, for all seasons."

South Shore January 28, 2018