Souperbowl V - The game's afoot!

Or how to turn a quiet fireside evening into a fiery contest

There are few things more comforting than a bowl of delicious soup by the fireside with family and dear friends.  Never satisfied to leave well enough alone, our clan has turned this into an annual competition  - THE SOUPERBOWL -  

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​The Rules - Because we need them

Who
Teams are made up of friends and relatives - Uncles, Aunts, Nieces and Nephews join forces.
It's a great way to spend time with extended family members.

What
Each team brings their soup (NOT STEW, you know who I'm talking to). 
Yes, it has to be homemade.
Crockpots are a great invention.

When
SouperBowl is traditionally held on the first Saturday of the New Year.

How
Teams serve everyone a small sample of their soup, accompanied by their "sales pitch". 
Rapping, Rhyming, Smack Talking and  Mellifluous Manure  Shoveling is  all permitted and encouraged.
What we lack in culinary skills is greatly enhanced  by our gift of the gab.

Each team cast a written and secret vote for their 1st and 2nd choice. No, you can't vote for your team TWICE or even once.

Votes are tallied  And yes dear brother, we know the quote by Joseph Stalin, "It doesn't matter who votes. It matters who counts the votes".  Choose a trustworthy trio from different teams for the job. Did I mention we are a little competitive?

Why
Because you are never too old for a little healthy competition with your siblings and childhood friends. 
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And the Grand Prize 

The much coveted Golden Ladle and bragging rights