Friday, May 29, 2009

The Stock Pot

The Stock Pot
#01-01 Esplanade Mall
6884 5658

This is a new kid on the block in the '3 S' (Soups, Sandwiches, Salads) scene which has been long dominated by The Soup Spoon.

I like the Tomato Minestrone ($6.90) which comes with a multi-grains roll. There was a generous amount of vegetables, chickpeas and kidney beans. Minestrone is one of the cornerstones of Italian cuisine and about as common as pasta on Italian tables. The acidic and tangy tomato taste was good but this rendition was slightly too watery though.

Another favourite was the Cream of Pumpkin and Sweet Potato ($6.90). The latter sets it apart from the usual pumpkin soups found elsewhere and the consistency was thick enough.

There's a choice to upgrade the soup to a set meal (additional $5) which include a salad and drink of your choice. This is the Oriental Spicy Chicken which didn't look very appetising to me.

The menu is very similar to that of Soup Spoon! I think I prefer The Soup Spoon more for its thicker soups and slightly cheaper prices. Another plus point is that there are many outlets across the island so I don't have to drop by Esplanade specifically for a light meal.

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