There’s little that heats fingers, tums, and dwindling winter spirits more effectively than a hot bowl of soup, and it’s often what we crave come lunchtime during the week. Luckily for us, there are a number of our favourite eateries catering deliciously to this hankering. Equipped with the best destinations to pick up a tasty bowl that will have you warmed and nourished in no time, this is our guide to the most satiating soups in town.
Matzo Ball Soup from Federal Delicatessen
Known as ‘Jewish Penicillin’, chicken soup has a remarkable ability to make one feel like all is right with the world. The Fed’s is truly delicious, and will indeed encourage this feeling of toasty wellbeing, served as it is with shredded chicken and bagel matzo balls.
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Soup of the Day from Ripe Deli
We’ve all turned to Ripe Deli time and time again to fill the freezer, with their epic selection of hearty meals and nourishing soups, but the eatery also often has a hot soup on offer at their delis — rotating between the much-loved stalwarts they’re known for. Our go-to? The Green Goddess, aka wellness in a bowl.
Soup of the Day from Amano Bakery
The stop-in station at Britomart’s beloved Amano (Amano Bakery) is where daily soup varieties are swiftly picked up to-go, alongside a delectable baked good or two — you’ll find the likes of silky pumpkin soup, sprinkled with salty, crispy pancetta on top, served with a piece of Amano’s famous sourdough for dipping.
Beef, Chicken, Pork or Vegetarian Pho from Hello Mister
Serving as the ultimate remedy for all winter ills, a steaming, fragrant Pho from popular inner-city Vietnamese eatery Hello Mister always hits the spot. We like ours with plenty of chilli on top to really get the eyes and nose streaming.
Chicken Noodle Soup from Herne Bay Foodstore
There are very few winter ailments that this beloved deli’s chicken noodle soup won’t resolve, so authentic and comforting is the recipe. Known for their homely fare, this drop in’s tasty take on the soup we all know and love is just like Mum would make it, and an absolute must on any winter lunch rotation.
Tan Tan Ramen from Ramen Takara
As winter sets in, so too do our ramen cravings, or more specifically, our Ramen Takara cravings — as no one does it quite like they do. The go-to bowl seems to be the Chinese sichuan dandan noodle and Japanese ramen hybrid, the tan-tan ramen — a salty, tangy delight featuring flavourful pork mince, stir-fried vegetables, bok choy, shredded leek, and a hearty dose of spice.
Soup of the Day from The Store
As well as offering a great breakfast and brunch, The Store has been a winter soup stalwart in the heart of Britomart ever since it first opened, and this year is no different. The regularly changing soup of the day is served with a piece of ciabatta for a distinctly satisfying lunch meal.
