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11 Epic Soups to Try in Atlanta This Winter

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Souper Jenny food truck.
| Photo: Yelp/Laura N.

February may be over, but newsflash: It's still cold and dreary outside. Avoid Georgia storms and snow flurries by staying indoors, cozying up to a communal table or corner booth, and ordering something that'll keep you nice and warm until the sun decides to show up again. No, we're not talking about bourbon— from spicy broths to hearty stews, here are 11 winter soups worth trying in Atlanta this season.
Laura Scholz


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Cardamom Hill

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Warm your body and your soul with the Bon Appetit-featured Kerala-style beef stew from Cardamom Hill chef/owner Asha Gomez. Gomez's sunny personality and expert use of spices from her native Kerala infuse every bite of this stew with warmth and flavor to fill your belly AND your spirit.

The Shed at Glenwood

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While The Shed has long been known for its brunch and popular Wednesday night slider night, don't overlook the dinner menu. Chef Richards has slowly been putting his stamp on the kitchen, and the parsnip soup with pear relish and pumpernickel croutons is no exception.

The General Muir

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The dream team behind the Westside's popular brunch spot, West Egg, and Chef Todd Ginsberg have brought the quintessential Jewish deli to Atlanta— and with it, the best matzoh ball soup in the city. Bagel and schmear optional.

4th & Swift

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Spice up a cold winter day with 4th & Swift's creamy sunchoke soup. Jay Swift uses green curry-braised clams, Hobbs bacon, and black olive oil in the soup for the perfect balance of heat, meat, and flavor.

Souper Jenny

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Souper Jenny's is the worst-kept secret in Atlanta: heaping bowls of soup, fresh salads, and Thursday night s'mores. While some of her favorites are available year-round, get the roasted butternut squash and winter greens with kale and Swiss chard right now. Definitely worth standing in that line in the freezing cold!

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano

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When you're nursing a cold (okay, hangover) or just craving good old-fashioned chicken noodle soup, skip the canned stuff and head to Gio's Chicken Amalfitano. The man who brought Antico Pizza Napoletana to the Atlanta masses hits another home run with his Zuppa di Pollo, a simple yet hearty chicken soup. Your Italian grandmother (or the one you wish you had) would approve.

Aria Restaurant

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The creamless celery root soup at Aria is legendary, and for good reason. Featuring just celery root, truffles, Parmigiano Reggiano, a splash of chicken stock, and slow-cooked leeks, you won't miss the cream— and might be tempted to order seconds.

Pho Dai Loi 2

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Flavorful broth, the meat of your choice, and plenty of chili oils, pastes, and spices to amp up the heat: There's a reason people declare this the best pho in the city.

Miso Izakaya

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The noodle soup at Miso has a 36-hour tonkotsu broth and ramen made just for the Old Fourth Ward restaurant. It's only offered for weekday lunch.

White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails

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Epic soup in downtown Atlanta? Yes, it's true. Chef Joshua Hopkins (formerly of Abbatoir and STG Trattoria) recently took over the kitchen at White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails, and it's hard to go wrong with his Brunswick stew, which includes roasted white Shrimp, house-made andouille, and smoked pork belly. In a BOWL.

Local Three

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Roasted sweet potato soup gets a spicy kick at Local Three with chunks of lobster, coconut, lime, cilantro, and a generous heap of toasted peanuts, all in one heaping bowl of almost-drinkable goodness.

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Cardamom Hill

Warm your body and your soul with the Bon Appetit-featured Kerala-style beef stew from Cardamom Hill chef/owner Asha Gomez. Gomez's sunny personality and expert use of spices from her native Kerala infuse every bite of this stew with warmth and flavor to fill your belly AND your spirit.

The Shed at Glenwood

While The Shed has long been known for its brunch and popular Wednesday night slider night, don't overlook the dinner menu. Chef Richards has slowly been putting his stamp on the kitchen, and the parsnip soup with pear relish and pumpernickel croutons is no exception.

The General Muir

The dream team behind the Westside's popular brunch spot, West Egg, and Chef Todd Ginsberg have brought the quintessential Jewish deli to Atlanta— and with it, the best matzoh ball soup in the city. Bagel and schmear optional.

4th & Swift

Spice up a cold winter day with 4th & Swift's creamy sunchoke soup. Jay Swift uses green curry-braised clams, Hobbs bacon, and black olive oil in the soup for the perfect balance of heat, meat, and flavor.

Souper Jenny

Souper Jenny's is the worst-kept secret in Atlanta: heaping bowls of soup, fresh salads, and Thursday night s'mores. While some of her favorites are available year-round, get the roasted butternut squash and winter greens with kale and Swiss chard right now. Definitely worth standing in that line in the freezing cold!

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano

When you're nursing a cold (okay, hangover) or just craving good old-fashioned chicken noodle soup, skip the canned stuff and head to Gio's Chicken Amalfitano. The man who brought Antico Pizza Napoletana to the Atlanta masses hits another home run with his Zuppa di Pollo, a simple yet hearty chicken soup. Your Italian grandmother (or the one you wish you had) would approve.

Aria Restaurant

The creamless celery root soup at Aria is legendary, and for good reason. Featuring just celery root, truffles, Parmigiano Reggiano, a splash of chicken stock, and slow-cooked leeks, you won't miss the cream— and might be tempted to order seconds.

Pho Dai Loi 2

Flavorful broth, the meat of your choice, and plenty of chili oils, pastes, and spices to amp up the heat: There's a reason people declare this the best pho in the city.

Miso Izakaya

The noodle soup at Miso has a 36-hour tonkotsu broth and ramen made just for the Old Fourth Ward restaurant. It's only offered for weekday lunch.

White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails

Epic soup in downtown Atlanta? Yes, it's true. Chef Joshua Hopkins (formerly of Abbatoir and STG Trattoria) recently took over the kitchen at White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails, and it's hard to go wrong with his Brunswick stew, which includes roasted white Shrimp, house-made andouille, and smoked pork belly. In a BOWL.

Local Three

Roasted sweet potato soup gets a spicy kick at Local Three with chunks of lobster, coconut, lime, cilantro, and a generous heap of toasted peanuts, all in one heaping bowl of almost-drinkable goodness.

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