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A unique aspect of the cookbook from which Blitz Soup draws its recipe is the accompanying poem that invokes a spirit of resilience against the backdrop of fear. The verse captures the essence of the experience people faced while seeking refuge from bombings and emphasizes the comforting nature of the soup:
*“When down to your shelter you flitz,
It may not be quite like the rits.
If you drink something warm,
You'll come to no harm,
And the best soup to drink is the blitz.”*
This poem not only serves as an introduction to the recipe but also functions as a reminder of the communal spirit that emerged during the Blitz. As families huddled together in shelters, sharing stories, laughter, and warm meals like Blitz Soup, a collective resilience was born amidst adversity.