Soup's on: A chat with the new Soup Otzie, Scott McCowan

02/13/19 • 64 min

When it comes to comfort foods, there's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of soup. But what's the true magic behind these warm bowls of bliss? We chat with Scott McCowan, the new owner of Soup Otzie's, about his unexpected transition to owning a soup restaurant. He shares insights about his passion for soup, what it's like to take over an established business and the art behind the creation of lobster bisque, pot roast soup and the ubiquitous chicken noodle.

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