🍜 It’s (finally) sweater weather and soup season! City Cast Philly food contributor Dave Wesolowski (@feedingtimetv) recently shared his favorite soups you’ve got to try right now.
What to order: Wonton noodle soup with pork and roast duck
If you’re sick, “it'll bring you back to life,” said Dave.
238 N 9th St.
What to order: French onion soup
This twist on a classic has duck confit and foie gras croutons to make this hearty dish even richer, and the broiled cheese on top makes for a great cheese pull.
233 Chestnut St.
What to order: Bun bo hue dac biet
This specialty of the South Philly restaurant is flavored with beef brisket, pig feet, and blood cubes, all in a spicy lemongrass broth.
1606 W Passyunk Ave.
What to order: Tan Tan Ramen
This ramen has a spicy miso and chicken broth base and can be enjoyed with either minced pork or chicken.
204 N 9th St. [but there are multiple locations]
The slurpable beef noodle soup at Ray’s in Center City. (@rayscafephilly)
What to order: Taiwanese beef noodle soup
This soup is made from a rich broth loaded with beef and bok choy. Ray’s is also known for their siphon-brewed coffee and dumplings.
141 N 9th St.
What to order: Any pho
Quantity and quality are both high here, and with a large soup ringing up for as little as $6.45, you can warm up without breaking the bank.
1122 Washington Ave. F
What to order: Matzoh ball soup
“The matzoh ball itself is probably the size of a baseball, if not a softball,” and the broth is “like liquid penicillin” if you’re under the weather, said Dave.
700 S 4th St.
What to order: Clam chowder
Oyster House offers two styles, Manhattan, which has a tomato broth, and New England clam chowder, which is cream-based.
1516 Sansom St.
What to order: Sundubu jjigae
This Korean stew with spicy broth and silky tofu is served piping hot. Don’t forget to BYOB!
6600 N 5th St.
What to order: “AYCE HOT POT,” said Dave. Plus, it’s all you can eat. ‘Nuff said.
1008 Cherry St., 3rd floor
Check out our map to find all of these yummy soup joints! (Google Maps)
