Bookbinders Snapper Soup Review

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Bookbinders Snapper Soup: Nothing Fishy Here!

a person who enjoys quality, a serious cook, a busy person, a frequent traveler, like variety, into trying new things, health conscious

Pros

authentic, Delicious

Cons

Pricey

DEC

2007

If you're familiar with Philadelphia, you're probably familiar with Old Original Bookbinder's Restaurant located on Walnut Street in Old City. Better yet, if you have an expense account you've probably eaten there several times.

In days of old, this was an incredible restaurant specializing in seafood and beef. These days I've heard mixed reviews of the place so I choose to remember the past. High on my list of remembrances is their superb Snapper Soup. No, not snapper as in fish, but rather snapper as in turtle. Yes, Snapping Turtle Soup!

I recently came upon it canned and available (sometimes) in the local Publix Supermarket. Could it possibly taste as good?

Pretty Darned Close
It's hard to imagine that any canned soup replicating a fresh original can compare favorably. Well I don't know whether it's due to the nostalgia or what, but I can say that this is one pretty fine soup.

It's thick, rich and spicy with that signature taste that I recall clearly. The tomato base stands up nicely without adding much in the way of an acidic aftertaste. The spices, garlic and onions season it nicely without overpowering it.

Want to really enjoy it?
Drizzle a tablespoon of cream sherry on top of it, then enjoy! No, don't stir it. Just eat it while the room temperature sherry floats on top of the piping hot soup. Ambrosia!

How to Buy
As I mentioned earlier in this review, I found it in my local supermarket. Sometimes it's there and sometimes not. It's sold in 10.5oz cans which is nominally 2 servings. Is it really two? No way. That's just over a cup. Better plan on a can per person. A can of Bookbinder's Snapper Soup will set you back about $5 - $6.00. No, this is not for economy dining.

My Viewpoint
If you remember the original or want to try something new and different, this is a soup I heartily recommend. If you can't find it at the market, it is available at a number of sites on the web.

Now just where did I put that cream sherry?

Enjoy!

Rudi

Bookbinders Snapper Soup is recommended by RudiXeno

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orizaba2008 wrote on May 1, 2008 at 12:11PM

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That Bookbinders brand also comes in a great Lobster Bisque. When you add cream or milk, it tastes like something served in a good restaurant.

Jo wrote on Jan 3, 2008 at 10:33AM

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Ok I have to tell you. 1. Our daughter went to school in Philly and I always wanted to go to Bookbinders but hubby nixed the $$ 2. We are going to China where I hear we will be served turtle soup WITH the head....so I think I'll skip this one:) Thanks though for the review - maybe I'll give it to my .....enemy LOL only joking. It's rude to put down others' taste buds! (I think??) Jo

kid-kansas wrote on Dec 30, 2007 at 6:15PM

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Never had it but I have had turtle soup and it is fantastic. Great review! Ron

maryellenp wrote on Dec 30, 2007 at 10:37AM

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I am not familiar but it sounds like something I want to learn about! Nice review. mary ellen

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