As we celebrate National Soup Month, let's take a look at some fun facts about this dietary staple.

The origin of soupDid you know that soup was created around 6000 B.C. and was made of hippopotamus?It's also believed that the word "soup" comes from the sixth-century Latin word "suppa, which means "a piece of bread eaten in broth." The word is also said to have its roots in Sanskrit. The words "su" and "po" mean good nutrition.Soup as artAndy Warhol created his iconic painting of 32 Campbell Soup cans in 1962.When asked why he painted the image, he said it was because he'd had the same lunch (Campbell's soup) for 20 years.Word is, the painting was Warhol's favorite.A name synonymous with soupSpeaking of Campbell's soup, did you know the original labels were orange and blue?The color was changed after a company official saw Cornell University's football team play against University of Pennsylvania. He liked the colors of Cornell's uniforms so much, he proposed the company change the colors of its label to red and white.While we're at it, Campbell's was the first to invent condensed soup, which it introduced in 1897.Presidential favoritePresident Abraham Lincoln was such a fan of soup, he wanted it on the menu for his inauguration.His choice? Mock Turtle Soup.Speaking of which, want to know what's in Mock Turtle Soup? According to Wikipedia, the soup was created in the 18th century as a cheap imitation of Green Turtle Soup and includes calf's brains and organ meats to duplicate the texture and flavor of green turtle.No, thanks.Duck Soup, hold the duckEvery wonder how the Marx brothers movie "Duck Soup" got it's name?Here's what Groucho Marx had to say: "Take two turkeys, one goose, four cabbages, but no duck, and mix them together. After one taste, you'll duck soup the rest of your life."No soup for you!Remember the "Soup Nazi" from the television show "Seinfeld?" He was based on "The Original Soupman," Al Yeganeh, a true New York icon whose legendary store always featured long lines out the door.Al's soup is available online, at "Original Soupman" restaurants in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and locally at ShopRite and Weis markets.Love me tender, with a side of onion ringsElvis wasn't just known for his hip wiggling and peanut butter and banana sandwiches. He also liked soup, particularly Potato Cheese Soup topped with fried onion rings.Source: These facts come from Inside Fitness magazine, the Richmond Dispatch, Mobile-Cuisine.com and idiva.com.