This Is Illinois’ Go-To Soup During Cold Weather

I recently came across a study that looked at every state's favorite soup, and naturally I had to see if my favorite was Illinois' favorite.

There's something so calming about a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day.  Change my mind!  Oh wait... you can't.  Whether you're fighting off a cold, just trying to warm up, or craving a soup because your tastebuds won't let you forget about it, maybe it's time to try a new flavor - the most popular in the state!

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Mountainside Music Academy analyzed Google Trends data to find out which soups people are searching for in every state, and I guess when people are craving warmth and comfort, they start Googling the best soups near them.

The results are actually pretty fun because they say a lot about how different states find comfort.  Some states leaned toward spicy flavors, others went for creamy classics, and some picked soups that feel deeply tied to tradition.  It's one of those studies that makes you nod along and think, "yep, that tracks."

So, what is Illinois most consumed soup?

This Is Illinois’ Go-To Soup During Cold Weather

Chicken and rice soup.

I mean, wouldn't have been my first choice, but I get it.  Kinda.

It's the soup your mom makes when you're sick, the soup you order when you don't know what else to get, and the soup that somehow fixes everything.  It's warm, filling, and simple in the best way.  Just comfort in a bowl.

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Other states chose French onion, chicken noodle, and cream of mushroom.  I could get behind chicken noodle any day!  Check out where Wisconsin landed, and the rest of the country here.