Food is never just food for Sophia Roe.
The chef and host of VICE’s Counter Space has always preached that food, self-care, and advocacy are inherently connected. Over the years, Roe has become known not just for her standout recipes, but also for using her platform to raise awareness of how food shapes the society we live in.
Roe is also unabashedly obsessed with mushrooms—she often dedicates Instagram posts to her love of fungi, and she even produced an episode of the first season of Counter Space devoted entirely to the muse. Aside from the multiple benefits of mushrooms—including being rich with antioxidants and helping support heart and gut health—she says they simply bring her joy. And isn’t that what food is supposed to do, after all?
“Nothing says the holidays like a big bowl of warming soup,” Roe tells BAZAAR.com about her go-to dish for the season. “I make dashi every few days as a base for cooking beans, grains, et cetera. This soup is so simple but ALWAYS hits…