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Orland Township’s Souper Bowl Challenge a Success

Orland Township's 4th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge welcomed a crowd of nearly 200 guests

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Local Cub Scouts accepted the first place Culinary MVP award on behalf of Georgios Banquets. Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady (center) was happy to hand out the award with Trustee Mike Maratea (left) and Clerk Cindy Murray (right).
Local Cub Scouts accepted the first place Culinary MVP award on behalf of Georgios Banquets. Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady (center) was happy to hand out the award with Trustee Mike Maratea (left) and Clerk Cindy Murray (right). (Alexandria Shipyor | Orland Township)

ORLAND PARK, IL — Guests warmed up for Super Bowl LVII by joining Orland Township at the 4th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 11. After having the opportunity to sample 16 soups guests and judges casted their votes for their favorite.

Nearly 200 guests took on the challenge and tasted soups from cooks divided into four categories, or quarters, for the competition. Participants competing as Rookies (Foodies between the ages of 12 and 54 years of age), Public Service Pro Bowlers (Emergency Services, Education, Government employees, etc.), Senior Hall of Famers (Senior Citizens, 55 years of age and older), and Culinary MVPs (Restaurants and certified chefs) all had the chance to take home a trophy and the end of the event.

“The Souper Bowl Challenge was back and better than ever,” said Supervisor O’Grady. “We were glad to see a number of new cooks join us this time around. It was a great experience for everyone, and I look forward to doing it all again next year.”

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Congratulations to the 2023 Souper Bowl Challenge Winners:

Rookies:

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  • 1st Place: Maria Garcia – Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • 2nd Place: Angela Greenfield & Tina Zekich – Leek, Potato, & Spinach Stew
  • 3rd Place: Gianna O’Malley – Chicken Noodle Soup

Senior Hall of Famers:

  • 1st Place: Joe Torpy – Zuppa Toscana
  • 2nd Place: Suzanne Law – Tomato Soup
  • 3rd Place: Mary Lu Wasniewski – Vegetable Minestrone

Public Service Pro Bowlers:

  • 1st Place: Marian Village – Potato Bacon Soup
  • 2nd Place: Trustee Bill Brady, Village of Tinley Park – Beef Barley
  • 3rd Place: Smith Crossing – Shrimp Etouffee boy scouts

Culinary MVPs:

  • 1st Place: Georgio’s – Cream of Chicken boy scouts
  • 2nd Place: North on Maple - Cream of Chicken
  • 3rd Place: Rock Bottom – Southwest Corn Chowder

People’s Choice:

  • Marian Village - Potato Bacon Soup

Best Decorated:

  • Chuy’s

The Souper Bowl Challenge took place on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, in support of the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation. Special thanks were given to Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Centre, North & Maple Kitchen + Bar, Elements by The Odyssey, ISAVE Audio Video Production, and Evon's Trophies & Awards for their support.

For more information on programs, services, and events being held at Orland Township, visit the website, orlandtownship.org, or call (708) 403-4222. Be sure to like the Orland Township Facebook page (facebook.com/OrlandTownshipIL) for more updates.

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