January is known for its cold, even frigid, weather. After being outside, what can be more comforting than a bowl of homemade soup? Whether you have sides of crackers or bread topped with cheese or herbs, warm soup is what households need when the residents look outside. Here are the nation’s top soups!
Favorite Soup
The soup of choice is chicken noodle. Is this because one eats it when sick? Or the salty broth gives energy? Light enough to not bog one down when there are things to do? No matter the reason, chicken noodle soup is the favorite. Of the fifty states, this soup is the chosen favorite in twenty-two. When dividing the country into regions, only the northeast has different choices for the number one soup. Separating into states, Washington does prefer split pea soup-similar to their foggy weather.
Other Choices
Other soups on the top-five list include leek & potato, which is creamy and delicious. Who can resist tomato soup with a side of grilled cheese sandwiches and corn chips? Few people would say no to that! French onion soup comes up frequently on soup lover’s lists, as does cream of broccoli soup. This is the time to use the winter squash you purchased in the fall. Hot squash soup paired with crackers makes a healthy lunch. Of course, a vegetable soup made with whatever is in the refrigerator is a staple in most households. That matches well with homemade bread or rolls.
With winter underway and roads bad, this is a good day to try a soup recipe. The internet is filled with recipes using any ingredient imaginable. Whether you make it from scratch or use a store-bought version, people everywhere enjoy soups. Try it; you might like it.
