What will you find that's hot, quick, inexpensive, with sizes that satisfy, on the corner of Washington and Second? From their convenient walk-up window, The Soup Hut daily offers six, freshly made gourmet soups, from a rotating menu of 75 different meat, vegetable, and seafood varieties.

It was Richard Irving, Jr., who got his father, Richard Irving Sr., his brother Christopher (a resident of Hoboken), and friend Don Munroe interested in this popular venture. They arrived in Hoboken last April as The Ice Hut-one of the few Huts in the franchise that switch over to soups in the colder months.

They Do a 'Bisque' Business

On chilly evenings, you'll often see people lining up for a fast, convenient, yet incredibly delicious, hot meal. Some of the favorites include the Lobster and Crab Bisques, Cream of Tomato and Tortellini, and the classic Chicken Noodle. Each soup purchase comes with a mini-bread loaf and a chocolate mint candy. Soup sizes are 12, 16, and 24 ounces, and range in price from $3.50 to $8.75. The Soup Hut also sells soda and water.

Hoboken resident Laura Mailer says "The Soup Hut is a terrific idea. The people are friendly, and inviting, the soup is delicious, and how much more convenient could it be?"

The Soup Hut also faxes their menu daily to local business and makes deliveries from 11:30am to 2pm, Monday through Friday. If your business would like to receive a daily menu, or you'd like to order, call 795-0001.

In April, they will switch back to The Ice Hut and offer 6 different flavors of ices, also made fresh daily, as well as fat free ice cream. One of their more popular treats is the Combo Cooler, which layers ice cream and ice together.