October 21, 2011 | Gail Zang Merrill

Soup for the Season

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, Pumpkin Bisque, and Chipotle Sweet Potato were among the soups available to sample at Wilbur's Cafe on Tuesday.

Wilbur’s UC Café Hosts Soup Tasting Event

Wilbur’s UC Café Hosts Soup Tasting Event

A variety of flavorful soups were available to sample during a Soup Tasting Event at Wilbur's Café on Tuesday. (Gail Merrill/UConn Photo)
A variety of flavorful soups were available to sample during a Soup Tasting Event at Wilbur's Café on Tuesday. (Gail Merrill/UConn Photo)
Students, staff, and faculty stood in line for a complimentary cup of soup. (Gail Merrill/UConn Photo)
Students, staff, and faculty stood in line for a complimentary cup of soup. (Gail Merrill/UConn Photo)

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, Pumpkin Bisque, and Chipotle Sweet Potato were among the soups available to sample at Wilbur’s Café in the Wilbur Cross Building on Tuesday.

In the space of 2½ hours, close to 20 gallons of soup were tasted by about 600 students, staff, and faculty. Steak and Cheddar Ale was deemed the most popular.

The event was hosted by Dining Services.