It was a fantastic celebration of community and great food at the 9th Annual Madison Chamber Souper Bowl
on February 22nd in downtown Madison! On a chilly but sunny afternoon, over 550 attendees joined us to taste, enjoy, and vote for their favorites in the People's Choice Awards for Best Chili and Best Soup/Chowder.

A huge thank you to our three judges—Scott Murphy, Stephanie Simoni, and Roger Susanin—for lending their expertise, as well as to the Madison Police Department and Park & Recreation for their invaluable support. And of course, a final shout-out to the 17 incredible chefs who brought their A-game, serving up their best chili, soups, and chowders to make this event a success!

Chili Challengers:

Madison Hose Company #1: Firehouse Chili

Madison Rotary Club: Chili with Cheese

Vista Life Innovations: Vegetarian Chili with Cheese & Chips

No. Madison Volunteer Fire Department: Heated Chili

Life Bowls: Vegan Chili

Madison EMS: Chili & Crackers

Comomango: Turkey Chili

Gaylord Physical Therapy: Short Rib Chili with Cheddar Cheese

Soup & Chowder Challengers:

William Pitt Sotheby’s Realty: Shrimp & Corn Chowder with Chorizo 

Daniel Hand High School: Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Scranton Library made by What’s Cookin’: Beef Barley Soup

Donahue’s Madison Beach Grille: New England Clam Chowder

Madison Beach Hotel: Chipotle Chicken Gumbo

Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale: Rhode Island Clam Chowder

Brother Mike’s: New Orlean’s Crab Bisque

RJ Café & Bistro: Corn Chowder

Comomango: Chicken Tequila Soup