A Bowlful of Comfort: Greek Chicken Orzo Avgolemono Soup, Zuppa Toscana & French Bread Online via Zoom

Nothing expresses the cozy comfort of home more than a soothing delicious bowl of homemade soup and a beautiful loaf of freshly baked bread. Step into the soothing world of soulful soups and gourmet French bread in this elegant, cook-along experience with Chef Tess. On the Menu: Tess’ version of the Greek Chicken Orzo Avgolemono soup, featuring tender chicken, orzo, and a silky lemon-egg finish—true comfort from Tess’ childhood. Participants will also learn to make Tess’ delicious copycat version of the popular Zuppa Toscana and a beautiful, almost decorative, loaf of gourmet French bread from scratch—perfect for dipping, savoring and sharing alongside either soup. Choose one soup to cook-along with while the other is demonstrated or make both: A cozy and delicious way to enjoy soup season while adding two wonderful recipes to your repertoire. Whether you’re looking to expand your soup repertoire or bring a touch of sophistication to your comfort food, this class blends heart and elegance in every spoonful.

Equipment Needs: Stand-mixer with dough hook attachment highly recommended for the bread. More info will be included in the ingredient list packet.

Tess Georgakopoulos

Instructor

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Tess Georgakopoulos, is a the creator of Dish it up Good and a highly sought-after Community Education instructor known for delivering engaging, high-quality culinary programming that goes far beyond the traditional in-person or virtual class experience.

Currently serving nearly 60 public school districts across Minnesota—as well as programs in Wisconsin, New York, and Oklahoma—Tess has build a strong and growing reputation for classes that are not only well-attended, but highly rated by participants. Her partnerships extend to Parks & Recreation Departments and organizations such as the Girl Scouts, reflecting both the demand for and trust in her programming.

What sets Tess’ classes apart is her signature live, interactive, hands-on format with up-close videography, combined with a level of professionalism and structure that reflects true culinary expertise. Participants don’t simply follow along—they gain a deeper understanding of techniques, timing, and the “why” behind each step creating a true learning experience rather than a passive class.