A few months ago a new fast-food place opened in our mall, called The Soup Man, a franchise started by the Soup Nazi of Seinfeld fame. I’ve been wanting to try it for a while but usually we are in too much of a rush, but today while lunching at the mall I finally got a chance. The only good vegetarian option was Tomato Basil, and I’m pleased to report that it was friggin’ fabulous. For a simple tomato soup, it was surprisingly hearty, full of yummy chunks of rich tomato and onions, and surprisingly spicy, with real basil leaves included. It came with bread, a banana, and a yummy Swiss milk chocolate for dessert. It was pretty expensive for a food court — $7.50 total for the vegetarian soups — but definitely a full meal. I’m stuffed now and very satisfied with the whole experience, so I’d say the price was worth it, although the woman in front of me in line complained about the price (no soup for you!). It’s definitely one of the less busy stops in our food court so I hope it hangs around, and that I get to eat there again soon — can’t wait to try the lentil soup or the minnestrone!