cheddar parsnip

I'm still thinking about the cheddar parsnip soup I almost didn't get yesterday.  Every Monday morning I check the Temple of Zeus soup menu on-line and all week I was looking forward to cheddar parsnip.  Yesterday morning, after inviting friends to join me for lunch, I passed by Zeus and immediately noticed that the chalkboard did not list cheddar parsnip as the soup of the day.  Naturally, like the food freak I am, I inquired.  I was able to maintain my composure, but the whole time I was thinking that I may not make it another day and may have to make a Wegman's run so I could make my own soup at 9:00 at night after seeing Toni Morrison (who, by the way was delightful). The cashier didn't understand the importance of the question being asked, but the chef didn't take it so lightly and assured me cheddar parsnip would be served that afternoon.

It was exactly as I remembered (keep in mind that it had not been on the menu all summer, so it was a serious case of withdrawal). Try some at home: http://www.arts.cornell.edu/zeus/.