Pepper Pot Day is celebrated on December 29 every year to celebrate a soup that was nicknamed ‘The Soup That Won The War.’ The war means the American Revolutionary War for independence from Britain. The Philadelphia Pepper Pot is a thick soup and is made up of beef tripe, whatever vegetables, and peppercorns.
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History
The Philadelphia Pepper Pot soup Was popular after the American Revolutionary War (also known as the American War for Independence). It was made of tripe, and vegetables and seasoned heavily with pepper.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | December 29 | Friday |
| 2024 | December 29 | Sunday |
| 2025 | December 29 | Monday |
| 2026 | December 29 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | December 29 | Wednesday |
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FAQ
What is Pepper Pot soup?
The Philadelphia Pepper Pot is a thick stew and is made up of beef tripe, vegetables, and peppercorns.
Why is Pepper Pot Soup called ‘The Soup That Won The War’?
During the winter of 1777 to 1778 in the Valley Forge, the Continental Army had the only food that was pepper pot soup.