I can specifically remember at least two times in my life where I went to a restaurant, and when asked what I wanted for dessert, I ordered a second bowl of the soup which I had at the beginning of the meal.
In Maine , Corn Chowder ( when I was like 10 years old)
In Rhode Island, Lentil Soup ( this past summer)
And I almost always leave the chinese restaurant with an extra 2 quarts of Hot and Sour soup to take hom ( usually gone within a day)
I could not think of one soup that I loved more then any. I'm an absolutes soup nut! BTW, thanks for the CP Cioppino, Udon Noodle, and the Cream of Reuben recipes. I'm salivating just thinking of them.
I would like to send a shout out for a nice Albondigas.
Its a cool rainy week here so soup will be on the stove tomorrow. I have a ham bone in the freezer. =o)
I wanted to mention a comfort-food soup or soup for the kids.
Tomato Soup with grilled cheese croutons. Grilled cheese sandwich(es). w/ crust trimmed away, and cut into about 1" squares. The grilled cheese "croutons" are put into the tomato soup.
Spinach Stracciatella is another favorite.