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94Bravo Jan 25, 2013 05:25 AM

Where To Find Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup (canned/frozen?)

My grandmother loves Pepper Pot soup along with Snapper but can't find it anymore. Didn't Campbell's used to make it? Does anyone know a source for it in cans or frozen?
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     Chefpaulo Jan 31, 2013 05:45 AM

    My mom was addicted to Campbell's Pepperpot. We always had a healthy stockpile of in the cupboard. I loved it, too, until I found out what tripe was. My grandmother made it from scratch back when it was an institution.

    Walter Staib makes "West Indian Pepperpot" at the City Tavern but I've never tried it.

    As for snapper soup, no canned can compete with fresh. The Country Squire Diner on Rt. 3 in Broomall makes their own and I'll still go out of the way for a bowl with a healthy dollop of sherry.
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       gakski Jan 26, 2013 11:35 AM

      There is the Polish version of Pepper Pot soup called flaczki is available at Super Deli, 2625 E. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia in the Port Richmond section. Sold by the quart & can be frozen. I love Pepper Pot & find this a very hearty & meaty version. Worth the trips from the 'burbs, especially if you also plan Polish lunch at Syrenka's or in the restaurant at the front of Krakus Market on Richmond St. (they have Flaczki also). As for snapper soup, a decent version is sold at Rieker's Meats, 7979 Oxford Ave., Philadelphia in the Fox Chase section.
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         StrandedYankee Jan 25, 2013 12:22 PM

        I can see if my mom will give me her recipe for pepper pot soup if you'd like. Be aware it includes tripe. And it is luscious!

        Now that you've brought up pepper pot soup, I am suddenly wondering if anyone in town still makes really good snapper soup...
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           cwdonald Jan 25, 2013 06:12 AM

          Bookbinders specialties makes what they call a seafood pepperpot soup Not sure where it is available retail.

          http://www.bookbindersfoods.com/Prod_SoupsBisques.html

          Also, there is a review of Campbell's pepperpot soup on Amazon.com that states that it was discontinued in 2010.

          http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Peppe...
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             barryg Jan 25, 2013 06:44 AM

            I think Bookbinders makes a canned Snapper soup too.
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               cwdonald Jan 25, 2013 07:09 AM

              You are right Barry. It is listed on that website along with various chowders. I know I have seen the snapper soup in some local supermarkets. I have not seen the pepperpot soup.
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              crazyspice Jan 26, 2013 01:58 PM

              My dad told me he misses Pepper Pot soup! I went to the site and it may be me, but I wasn't able to locate the option to purchase the soup.
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                 cwdonald Jan 26, 2013 03:06 PM

                It appears not to be available online there. Check with your local grocer, or you can order through amazon.
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