With temperatures predicted to plunge into extreme cold weather alert territory this week, there may be a corresponding rise in the number of people seeking comfort in a warm, nourishing bowl of soup. Half a century ago, Fran's offered a full lineup of soups priced "sensibly" for those looking for a cheap bite or as an appetizer to add refinement and enjoyment to their meal (though one wonders if "Fran's Plantation" would now be "homestyle beef" or "minestrone").
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Newsstand: November 23, 2009