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Competing for the best soup at Mosveld: "The most important thing is that you make it with love"

The fifth annual International Soup Festival in Amsterdam-Noord brought together diverse local cooks to compete for the Golden Ladle award. Visitors tasted various global soups and voted for their favorite using tokens, ultimately crowning local restaurant Royal Vis as the winner.

The fifth edition of the International Soup Festival took place at Mosveld in Amsterdam-Noord today, featuring around 25 participants competing for the coveted Golden Ladle trophy. Competitors prepared a diverse array of global recipes, ranging from traditional Dutch pea soup to Moroccan and Dominican specialties. The event attracted a large crowd of eager visitors long before the official opening, highlighting the festival's role in celebrating cultural diversity and boosting local small businesses through culinary exchange.

Winners were determined by visitors, who each received three tokens to vote for their favorite dishes. Participants emphasized that the keys to success were fresh ingredients, careful presentation, and a dedication to cooking with love. By the end of the afternoon, the event concluded with the fish soup from local restaurant Royal Vis, located on the Van der Pekstraat, being crowned the winner. Attendees expressed strong support for the festival, noting its significance in fostering community connections.

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