When you’re looking for the tastiest lunch on a budget, follow the crowds. No, not the guys in fancy business suits, or the lunching ladies toting Coach bags. You want to watch for a group of construction workers, office employees, and the people from the retail stores down the street – working folks who can’t imagine dropping $30 on lunch. If you’re anywhere near the Salt Lake Valley at lunchtime, you want to head for Soup Kitchen.

Soup Kitchen has four locations in the Salt Lake Valley: 1411 S. Redwood Road...
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...15 W. 3300 S. in South Salt Lake...
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...2012 S. 1100 E. in Sugarhouse...
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...and 422 W. 600 N. near the Capitol. Each restaurant is located in a humble little building, and you might never guess what's waiting for you inside.
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Check out the menu board, grab a tray and some silverware, then step up and place your order.
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Soup Kitchen offers seven kinds of soup on its regular menu: cheddar cheese & broccoli, chicken noodle, New England clam chowder, cream of tomato, vegetable beef, split pea with ham, and spicy beef chili. These soups haven't changed since the restaurant opened in 1974, and they're all hearty and delicious.
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Your soup comes with free breadsticks, and you can choose from several different kinds.
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You'll find plenty of sandwich options to choose from, and they're all made with top-quality ingredients.
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The signature sandwich here is the S.K.S. (Soup Kitchen Special). It includes turkey breast, thick-cut bacon, Swiss and American cheeses, lettuce, sprouts, tomatoes, and mayo on whole wheat toasted bread.
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If you're planning to visit Soup Kitchen during lunchtime on a weekday, allow some time to stand in line - it gets busy. Luckily, the line moves fast, and the food is prepared fairly quickly. Hours at each located vary slightly, but all four are closed on Sunday.
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What’s your favorite menu item at Soup Kitchen? Tag someone in the comments, and tell them to meet you there for lunch!

If you’re in central Utah, and it’s lunchtime, give this humble little cafe a try.

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