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Soup with crackers?

31 replies

Whyislarryhappy · 06/12/2018 11:03

I'm on t the only one who thinks this is completely bonkers right?
Why do people do this? Surely bread would be better dipped tolo lock in flavour?

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IHeartKingThistle · 06/12/2018 11:08

Bonkers.

Grilledaubergines · 06/12/2018 11:09

I know people who have crackers with soup because that’s what they prefer over soggy bread. Not sure it’s that unusual.

Bluebelltulip · 06/12/2018 11:10

I have crackers with soup frequently but only since I had to stop eating gluten as gluten free bread isn't great but crackers are ok.

Parkrunner25 · 06/12/2018 11:18

It's reasonably common in the US. But most American bread is super sweet and a bit nasty anyway.

Whyislarryhappy · 06/12/2018 11:21

Never knew this was common in USA. Im in uk over here!

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Junkmail · 06/12/2018 11:24

I’m the same as Bluebell—I eat gluten free and gluten free bread sucks. The gluten free oatcakes are delicious tho and go well dipped in soup.

TamiTayorismyparentingguru · 06/12/2018 11:25

Very common in the US - in fact, soup crackers are an actual thing.

I eat crackers with soup because I’m trying to lose some weight and they are way less calories. I often do it anyway though, even when I’m happy with my weight as I just find that bread is so filling and I would rather fill up on soup than bread

Beebee8 · 06/12/2018 11:27

I did this yesterday because I didn't have bread with me but did have crackers in my desk drawer. It didn't work and I won't be doing it again Grin

hazeyjane · 06/12/2018 11:28

I love soup and crackers!

RTFT · 06/12/2018 11:34

Got to be bread

purplecorkheart · 06/12/2018 11:54

Very common in USA. Loved the clam chowder and crackers when over there. Sometimes bread and soup can be too filling

goingonabearhunt1 · 06/12/2018 11:58

I like soup and crackers. I often put Philadelphia on the crackers too.

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo · 06/12/2018 11:59

YABU. Now I want soup! Though not with crackers. A slice of crusty bread with butter. Maybe a little morsel of cheese :) a cheese scone is nice with soup too.

Do people dunk the crackers in the soup or just eat them alongside it?

Ski4130 · 06/12/2018 12:02

Soup and crackers is my children’s go to illness food! All three crumble a cracker in, the eat soup and slightly crunchy cracker with a spoon. They love it.

TheQueef · 06/12/2018 12:04

Dumplings, suet ones are surprisingly nice in most soups.

Crackers are for cheese or potted meat.

ElainaElephant · 06/12/2018 12:05

Soup and crackers is great, especially tomato soup.

I also have bread or oatcakes or cheese scones or bread sticks depending on what I fancy/what is in the house.

Busybusybust · 06/12/2018 12:06

The ultimate comfort food! Heinz tomato soup and jacobs cream crackers, with loads of butter.

Frankswife87 · 06/12/2018 12:09

Sod crackers or soggy bread in soup, sausage roll dunked in to tomato soup is the food of god's Grin

Frankswife87 · 06/12/2018 12:09

Oh and it must be Heinz tomato !

SpannerH · 06/12/2018 12:14

Going to throw a spanner in the works here (oh dear) I like soup and chips the best Grin it reminds me of childhood although a lot of people think its very strange !

SpoonBlender · 06/12/2018 12:40

I prefer bread, but I'll crumble crackers if there isn't any. Crouton-like, innit.

halfwitpicker · 06/12/2018 12:50

Wonder why this evolved though? Crackers rather than bread?

🤔

halfwitpicker · 06/12/2018 12:50

I e. In the States

Monty27 · 06/12/2018 12:52

Posh woman at work puts crisps on her soup. Whatever floats your boat I guess Confused

starlight45 · 06/12/2018 12:53

I think it's because in America the bread is sweet.