NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Soupman, Inc. (OTCQB:SOUP), makers of the best-tasting soup in the world, announced today that its CEO, Jamie Karson and the Soupman of Seinfeld fame, commenced their media barnstorming media tour in Cincinnati, the third-largest city in Ohio and the 65th-largest city in the United States and headquarters of one of the world's largest grocery store retailers - The Kroger Co. Local Television Market Universe estimates that Cincinnati is the 36th largest market in the United States. Over this past weekend, Mr. Karson and the Soupman appeared on CBS's Good Morning Cincinnati, Fox Now, Cooking With Marilyn on IHeart RADIO and Class X Radio 88.9 & 89.1 FM.

Karson stated, "We have the best soups in the business and are telling our story across the United States and having the one and only Soupman makes us truly unique." He added, "Now with The Kroger Co., expanding our products into over 2000 of their retail stores, we are well on our way to getting our authentic soups into everyone's kitchen."

Please see the video links below and share the excitement of The Original Soupman®:

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The Original Soupman® offers over 50 varieties of soups including such famous flavors as Lobster Bisque, Crab Bisque, Chicken Gumbo, Crab Corn Chowder, Mulligatawny, Butternut Squash, Jambalaya, Shrimp Bisque, Italian Sausage, Eggplant Parmigiana, Tomato Basil and many more. The Original Soupman soups are also available in 6 varieties in 17 ounce Tetra Pak cartons in grocery stores including Publix, Kroger, Ralph's, Vons, Pavilions, HEB and Safeway among many others. The soups can also be ordered online and at Amazon.com. For a store tracker or to order, go to www.originalsoupman.com.

Consumers can visit the Soupman at his original store in NYC on 55 Street & 8th Ave, on soupmobiles at local events throughout the nation and ladling soup for fans at MetLife stadium during the football season.

About Soupman, Inc.

In 1984, The Original Soupman opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan and quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat and praised by the New York Times as "Art, not Soup," it set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous "Seinfeld" episode made it a cultural icon. We sell soup across America to in Tetra Pak cartons grocery stores next to Campbell's and Progresso as well in our franchise restaurants, soupmobiles and foodservices. Shaquille O'Neal is an advisor and equity partner, as are Mr. October, Reggie Jackson and the award-winning actor, Jason Alexander. Jamieson Karson, former CEO of Steve Madden Shoes, is our Chairman and CEO. Soupman Inc., is a fully reporting public company trading under the symbol SOUP. For additional information on our company please visit: www.originalsoupman.com OriginalSoupMan and "Like" us on Facebook.

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         Diane Lilli
         Bender Group PR
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