Serve it up at Hamilton Soupfest

The annual Hamilton Soupfest took place at the city’s convention centre on Tuesday.

The event — now in its 23rd year — is presented by Living Rock Ministries, a non-profit youth-focused centre located downtown.

For $20 guests can sample four-4 oz. soups from top local restaurants.

Vendors compete for the titles of: Best Soup, Most Creative Soup, Heart Smart and Best Display.

The event runs until 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased on the Living Rock Ministries’ website. Last year Soupfest drew over 4,000 visitors.

Each year, Living Rock Ministries welcomes over 20,000 youth visits to its centre.

Here are this year’s winners:

Best Display

Winner: Loaded Pierogi – Stuffed Handcrafted Perogies 

1st Runner Up: Bistro Services MKR McMaster Hospitality – Egyptian Red Lentil 

2nd Runner Up: Kelsey’s Original Roadhouse – Roasted Poblano & White Cheddar

Tastiest Heart Smart

Winner: Bistro Services MKR McMaster Hospitality Services – Egyptian Red Lentil

1st Runner Up: Toby’s – Lamb and Bone Broth Chickpea Soup

2nd Runner Up: Chef Nina – Caramelized Leek & Cauliflower

Most Creative Soup

Winner: Thirsty Cactus – Jalapeno Popper

1st Runner Up: Chef Nina – Caramelized Leak & Cauliflower

2nd Runner Up: Apothecary – Chick’un Pot Pie

Best Soup :

Winner: My Thai – Khao Soi, Northern Style Curry Noodle Soup

1st Runner Up: Loaded Pierogi – Stuffed Handcrafted Perogies 

2nd Runner Up: Bistro MKR McMaster Hospitality Services – Egyptian Red Lentil

Tasting Panel Choices

Winner: My Thai – Khao Soi

First Runner Up: Bistro Services MKR McMaster Hospitality Services – Egyptian Red Lentil

2nd Runner Up – Hangry Piri Piri Chicken Soup