As we see some of the last above-freezing nights of the year, Chicagoans know that a new season approaches: Soup Season. Sure, some people (for reasons yet to be understood) probably eat soup during the summer; but when there’s a new chill in the air and the sun sets earlier and earlier, the urge to fill your stomach with hot soups and stews grows suddenly stronger. To feel the internal warmth and comfort of the best soup in Chicago, check out these local spots.

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Soupbox

2943 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

One of few establishments specializing in soup, Lakeview-based Soupbox offers 12 freshly-made varieties of soup every day to warm the bones of many a hungry Chicagoan. Keep things simple with a bowl of Classic Chicken Noodle, or go all-out with a bread bowl of the Signature Lobster Bisque.

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Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen

1141 S Jefferson St, Chicago IL 60607

Among Manny’s “everyday” soups (and at the top of the list) is the much-loved Matzo Ball soup. In addition to the regular soup roster, there’s a different soup on offer for each day of the week— stop in on a Wednesday for some Mushroom Barley, or try the Vegetable soup on Fridays but no matter what you get at Manny’s you can expect that it’s the best soup in Chicago.

La Casa de Samuel

2834 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Take your pick of caldo, sopa, or crema at this Mexican restaurant in Little Village. If you’re feeling more of a zesty-broth situation, try the Caldo de Pollo Xochitl: a chicken soup with onions, avocado, rice, jalapeño, and cilantro. For the garlic lovers, there’s the Sopa de Ajo: garlic soup with Chihuahua cheese and broiled bread.

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Ssyal

4201 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

This Korean restaurant has two main entree sections on its menu, and one of them is chock full of soups. For the meat-eaters, there’s Ssyal Samgye Tang: a Cornish hen soup seasoned with ginseng, garlic, and green onions; or Yukgae Jang: a beef soup including egg, bean sprouts, and green onions.

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Podhalanka

1549 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60642

This Noble Square Polish restaurant, whose neighbors recently came together to support the establishment as it struggled from slow business in the wake of COVID, has an impressive list of varieties in the Zupy section of its menu. Podhalanka is a truly traditional Polish spot, so try some of their more traditional flavors— like the Zurek (sour borstch), or the Kapuskniak (cabbage).

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