When John and Jan Belleme wanted to make miso soup in the U.S., they searched for a place that matched the climates the soup required. What they found was Rutherfordton.
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Melting Pot: Butter Bean Soup in Winston-Salem
Stephanie Tyson grew up watching her grandmother cook. Now, she makes her butter bean soup from memory.
Melting Pot: Ramen in Durham
At Dashi in Durham, a Japanese tradition gets an Old North State twist.
Melting Pot: Tomato Soup in Charlotte
Fennel gives Papi Queso's smoky tomato soup a sweetness that's worth the wait — or the drive.
Melting Pot: Matzo Ball Soup in Lumberton
Matzo ball soup is a traditional dish served during Passover Seder and Rosh Hashana, but it also makes a great everyday meal.
Melting Pot: Buttermilk Soup in Asheville
Asheville chef John Fleer may not have grown up eating buttermilk soup, but he has perfected the Appalachian taste over the years. Learn his recipe for the dish.
