In 1985, Coca-Cola introduced Cherry Coke to the world in both cans and bottles. LL Cool J released his classic debut album, “Radio.” German tennis superstar Boris Becker won his first Wimbledon at the age of 17. Walt Disney World celebrated its 200 millionth guest, and Great Britain finally agreed to give Hong Kong back to China.
But, as far as Chattanooga is concerned, Jan. 21,1985, tied the record from 1899 and 1966 as the coldest days ever recorded in the city’s history. Each of those years, the temperature dipped to -10 degrees. I’m not saying this stretch of single-digit temperatures and snow could hold a candle to those historically blistering cold dates, but it’s close enough. So, because I genuinely care about your well-being, here’s a list of five Chattanooga soups to help you thaw out.
And even though chicken noodle soup is nowhere to be found, I’m sure Al Yeganeh would happily approve of this list.
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French onion soup, Bridgeman’s Chophouse