Whether you’re an omnivore, locavore, vegetarian, or carnivore, one gastronomic knowledge seems to resonate across the board: winter is the best time for a bowl of soup. And, while there are plenty of local spots to snuggle up with a bowl of hot soup, it’s hard to beat the comfort and convenience of scooping up a bowl of the homemade stuff at home. There’s no better way to spend a brisk January day than concocting your own batch of the stuff right at home.