Darn Good Soup

I cannot count the number of times I've driven by Darn Good Soup and wondered to myself if it was worth a stop.  Finally my culinary partner in crime and I decided to venture into the unknown.  

As I walked toward the front door I was a bit nervous, as I noticed older booth-style seating, and not much of it.  The place was packed with people, and as if the universe had known we were coming in, there was one table open.  

I ordered the Italian wedding soup, which I've had several times in other manifestations, but it had always been made with noodles as opposed to the traditional method of using bread.  It was very good.  The broth was light, but full bodied and the meatballs had a nice sear on them which helped to deepen the flavor of the soup.  I'll have to admit the bread floating around in the soup was far from beautiful, but once I ate that first spoonful it became a non-issue.    

I was also able to sample the mulligatawny, chicken tortilla, and butternut squash soups thanks to my culinary counterpart.  All three were good and you could tell they were definitely made in-house and not dumped into a warmer from a bag like some of the soup and sandwich chains we all know and love.  

I would definitely recommend this place to someone looking for a quick bite that doesn't involve a drive-thru.  I think I recall reading the back of an employee's shirt that said something about it being healthy and quick, which is so very true.  Their website is updated daily with their soup selections, making it even easier to decide whether to stop by.

How have I never been here before today!  So close to my house and so good!  I'm a sampler, so I got 4 different kinds to bring home.  Chicken tortilla, mulligatawny, Italian Wedding, and Butternut Squash.  

My favorites were the chicken tortilla and the mulligatawny.  I hate mushrooms, but in the mulligatawny they weren't even noticeable.  Great flavors in both.

The Italian Wedding was delicious and light, just wasn't my fave because I was in the mood for a heartier soup.

The butternut squash was two carroty and needed salt.  I've made this soup a lot at home and I prefer it without carrots at all much less a carroty flavor.  I wouldn't get this one again.

They have such a great variety and the people that work there are really nice and quick.  Definitely recommend.

Easy! Cheap! Healthy! Delicious! I haven't had a bad cup yet! A perfect spot to pop In for a quick lunch.