Soup for you!

Well, the correct quote from Seinfield would be, "NO Soup for YOU!" But it's not true! Well, at least not at The Original Soupman franchised locations. Although, the website does list the rules for ordering...



We were craving a nice bowl of soup yesterday and decided to try out the 'soup place,' despite its TV reputation. A quick idea of what you can get at the Soupman - everyday they make a soup from the following varieties:

Hot Soups
· One seafood (Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Seafood Combination, ...) bisque.
· One vegetarian (Black Bean, Lentil, Yankee Bean, Lima Bean, Black Eye Pea, ...)
· One spicy Mexican chili (Turkey, Beef, Chicken, Sausage, Mushroom, Beans, Vegetarian ...)
· One clear broth (Chicken Vegetable, Chicken Broccoli, .......)

And a few other soups such as:
· Barley (Mushroom, Chicken, Beef, Vegetable, Turkey, ...)
· Gumbo (Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Seafood, Turkey)
· Goulash (Beef, Veal, ...)
· Creamless Vegetable (Asparagus, Mushroom, Potatoes & Corn, ...)

Chilled Soups (in season)

· Gazpacho, Cucumber, Vichyssoise, Fruit, Borscht, ...

You also receive a slice of crusty bread, a piece of fresh fruit and a square of tasty chocolate with your cup or bowl (a cup was enough!). I tried the lobster bisque and Paul had the mushroom barley - both were delicious! You can also get salads, wraps, paninis and sandwiches. We'll be back.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins - just in time for fall!


• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (I used a little more than a cup - I'm a choco-holic)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pan or use paper liners.

Mix sugar, oil, eggs. Add pumpkin and water. In separate bowl mix together the baking flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.. Add wet mixture and stir in chocolate chips.

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Adapted from Allrecipes.com