Clam chowder — OK, so I didn’t try the clam chowder myself because I’m allergic to shellfish, but my friend Gabby, who was a Souplantation clam chowder fan, got a bowl for herself. She said the chowder was rich, creamy, and perfectly salted and that taking her first bite was like taking a stroll down memory lane. Paired with oyster crackers, which added a nice little crunch, Gabby said the clam chowder was just as good as she remembers Souplantation’s was.

House chili — I never really eat chili, so I never got the chili whenever I went to Souplantation. However, considering how many people were waiting to scoop Soup ‘n Fresh’s house chili into their bowls, I was curious and decided to try it out. 

The first bite was…interesting. I didn’t know how to feel because I wasn’t exactly sure what *good* chili was supposed to taste like. However, I’m sure it wasn’t supposed to taste kinda sour? And a little watery? Yeah, that’s what the house chili tasted like, so I was not a fan. There wasn’t enough salt, and it was just a bit disappointing. I wasn’t a chili fan then, and I definitely still am not.

Chicken noodle soup — Last but certainly not least, I tried the highly anticipated chicken noodle soup. For those who don’t know, the chicken noodle soup at Souplantation was equivalent to a ribeye at a steakhouse: It was popular, loved, and gave main course energy. That said, I had high hopes for Soup ‘n Fresh’s chicken noodle soup recipe and was super eager to try it. After I took my first bite, it was like I was transported back in time — kinda like that scene in Ratatouille when Anton Ego gets reminded of his childhood after eating Remy’s dish.

The soup tasted identical to Souplantation’s — down to the chunky noodles and even chunkier chicken pieces. The broth had the perfect amount of salt, and even though the broth was light and airy, it left a rich mouthfeel. All in all, the soup was SO. DANG. GOOD.