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It is celebrated in the United States.
All soup lovers and food lovers celebrate National Pepper Pot Day.
It is still unknown when this day was first started, but on December 29, 1777, pepper pot soup was first prepared to feed George Washington's Continental Army during the American Revolution.
It is believed that Continental Army's chef and baker, Christopher Ludwick, invented pepper pot soup from scraps of tripe, meat, vegetables, peppercorn, and seasonings, but who started National Pepper Pot Day is still unknown.
A starter of warm spicy soup served before a meal makes for a happy lunch and it can be served hot or cold with sweet or savory flavor. Let's find out about a famous soup that rejuvenated George Washington's Army troops during the Revolutionary War.
In America, people visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art to see the display of the famous painting 'Pepper Pot: A Scene in the Philadelphia Market' by John Lewis Krimmel. You can also visit Valley Forge National Historical Park to learn about the army troops in Valley Forge and the history behind this soup.
Try your hand at making your own version of pepper pot soup with any available meat, vegetables, spices, and peppers. Host a lavish lunch to celebrate and eat hot pepper pot stew with your family and friends. After you eat, share your unique recipe on social media.
It reminds us of the American army troops' struggle and hardships during the American War of Independence.
National Pepper Pot Day commemorates the thick soup prepared during the Revolutionary War for the continental army. In contrast, National Homemade Soup Day celebrates soups made at home that are regionally available.
This special day celebrates the pepper pot soup nicknamed 'the soup that won the war,' which encouraged the American troops with flagging spirit.
Pepper pot soup has its origin in Philadelphia.
Christopher Ludwick invented pepper pot soup from scraps of meat, vegetables, and spices on December 29.
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| December 29, 2020 | Tuesday |
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