Minnesoupa!

So it's been quite some time since our first post, but during our departure I (Sarah) have traveled to some of the farthest depths of the Midwest to try a bowl of soup from the exotic city of St. Joseph, Minnesota. Why St. Joseph you ask? Located in this quaint and chilly town is the College of Saint Benedict, where my sister has recently been accepted for school. Being an experienced traveler myself, I always relish the idea of visiting a new place. As part of of our visit, we had the chance to dine on campus and enjoy some of the local cuisine. An interesting and important fact to note about this dining hall is that the University prides itself on growing most of it's own produce. While perusing the many options for lunch, I came across something that should not shock you. That's right, TOMATO SOUP, which I imagine was homemade...I poured myself a cup and could see the steam rising. The overall consistency was a bit thin, however it made up for it by containing large chunks of real tomatoes. It had a very earthy and natural flavor to it, almost like the tomatoes had been specifically picked for my own bowl. It was fresh and had a bit of tang, but most of all tasted like something you might get at a Whole Foods, which isn't bad at all. If you're ever in this neck of the woods (about an hour outside of Minneapolis) and want to creep on a college campus, check this place out and grab a cup!

Overall Ratings:

Consistency: B+
Blend of Spices: B
Overall Grade: A- (bonus points due to the fact that it tasted like something Mother Nature herself would have made).