As the weather begins to grow colder and we all reach for the tissues with our first cold or flu of the season, there’s nothing better to soothe the aches and warm your insides like a big bowl of soup. Whether you’re downtown or uptown, there’s a place that will serve you up some warm, liquid comfort.
Ravi Soups has been a mainstay in the Entertainment District for quite a few years now, quietly gaining a loyal following. The popular corn chowder topped with blue crab and Thai basil is creamy but dairy free, and the curried apricot and red lentil soup is delectable as well.
Soup Nutsy has three locations in the Financial District that offer a vast variety of choices in daily soups, different at each outpost. Flavours range from Jamaican crab bisque to Andalusian gazpacho, and the detailed menus clearly states which soups contain gluten or dairy, and which are vegan or vegetarian.
Liberty Village Market & Cafe is a tiny, unassuming place that has been popular with locals in the 'hood for years. The food is all made from scratch, and the soups (generally six offered daily with two vegetarian or vegan options) are no exception.
Sansotei Ramen is home to a different kind of comforting soup than the others on this list. With a good broth base, ramen can be as healing and comforting as your Bubbie’s chicken noodle. This restaurant boasts several different broths from which to choose; the spicy TanTan and the red miso are the most popular.