Best Soups in Austin: 7 Places For Some Warm Goodness Near You

The days are shorter, and the nights (and days) are colder. It’s time to put on a sweater and snuggle into a calming bowl of your preferred soup. There’s a soup for every appetite in Austin, whether it’s a nourishing bowl of matzo balls in chicken broth or a sumptuous hot & sour soup. So, there’s nothing like a warm cup of soup to soothe your bones and spirit. 

Take advantage of the uncommon coolness in the air by getting a bowl of brothy Chicken & Sausage gumbo, Tomato Basil soup, or Tortilla soup from one of these 7 Austin eateries. *

Most Popular Soups in Austin

Soups are usually served warm or hot, and they are prepared by blending meat or vegetable components with stock, milk, or water. The weather is so pleasant that it would be hard not to feel like sipping on some hot, hot soup.  Here are some of Austin’s most popular soups.

Tortilla Soup

Tortilla soup is a tomato (or chicken)-based Mexican-inspired soup. Corn, beans, and, more often than not, jalapenos and cilantro are all common ingredients. It’s cooked for a while before being topped with crispy tortilla pieces.

Shoyo Ramen

Shoyu ramen is a soy sauce-flavored ramen noodle meal. Shoyu is one of four forms of tare (seasoning) used in Japanese ramen broths, the others being shio ramen (salt ramen), miso ramen (fermented soybean paste ramen), and tonkotsu ramen (pork bone broth).

Cheese Soup

The liquid base for cheese soup is made consisting of milk and/or broth, such as chicken broth or stock. Half-and-half, beer, bread crumbs, butter, eggs, onion, onion juice, garlic, vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, and celery, spices, and seasonings are all possible additions.

Chicken Consommé

A consommé is a soup or broth that has been diluted with egg whites to produce a clear fluid. Consommés are rich in flavor and maybe meat-based or vegetarian and in this case, it’s made with chicken.

Best Places To Get Soups in Austin

1. Foodheads: Tortilla Soup

For nearly 20 years, FoodHeads has been creating sandwiches in Austin. They keep everything local, fresh, and pure. From a remodeled home with yard seating, they provide homemade soups, ice teas, and more. Visit this location to sample the greatest Tortilla Soup in the city.

Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri: 8 am – 3 pm | Sat: 9 am – 4 pm | Closed on Sunday
Location: 616 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States

2. Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar: Green Goddess Soup

Before Austin grew into the thriving city it is today, David Ansel started The Soup Peddler in a small house in the eccentric Bouldin Creek district, where he created one-of-a-kind handcrafted soups from scratch. Their Green Goddess Soup is a must-try; it has the most exquisite taste.

Timings: Varies on the basis of the location
Where: 6 locations across Austin

3. Gourmands Neighborhood Pub: Black Bean Soup

Gourmands create all of its soups from scratch, and everyone who knows anything about the best soups understands that the bread bowls served at this Austin eatery far surpass those served at commercial soup joints. They also have a killer spicy vegan black bean soup for people who don’t eat meat which is one of their specialties.

Open From: Sun – Thurs: 11am – 11pm | Fri & Sat: 11am – 1am
Located At: 2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702, United States

4. Michi Ramen: Jungle Ramen

Michi Ramen offers a unique customization experience: first, select your ramen, then your broth, and last, add some toppings to create your own ramen bowl. Alternatively, if you’re feeling more experimental, their Jungle ramen is a must-try.

Timings: 11 am – 10 pm
Where: 3 locations in Austin including Asia Market, South Lamar & North Lamar

5. Upper Crust Bakery: Cheese Soup

Upper Crust Bakery has been serving exquisite pastries, sandwiches, salads, and more to the community for over 28 years, and is beloved by many longstanding Austinites. While everything on the menu at the European-style bakery is delicious, their Cheese Soup is a local favorite. The cheese soup is a creamy combination cooked with fresh carrots, garlic, onions, celery, and a dash of cayenne pepper. It’s filling, light, and indisputably delicious.

Hours of Operation: Mon – Sat: 7 am – 3 pm | Closed on Sunday
Location: 4508 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756, United States

6. Las Palomas Restaurant & Bar: Chicken Consommé

Their classic Chile Relleno, Cochinita Pibil, Mole Poblano, Steak Chimichurri, Fish Veracruzano, and Saturday’s Paella all combine traditional Mexican ingredients with European and South American flavors and spices. You must sample their Chicken Consommé, which is blended with chicken broth, shredded chicken, rice, and cilantro for a wonderful flavor.

Open From: Tue – Thurs: 11 am – 9:30 pm | Fri – Sat: 11 am – 10 pm | Closed on Sunday and Monday
Located At: 3201 Bee Cave Rd Ste 122, Austin, TX 78746, United States

7. Xian Sushi and Noodles: Tom Yam Chicken Noodle Soup

Authentic and excellent foods are served at Xian Sushi & Noodles. Every time you dine with us, we want to ensure you have a wonderful dining experience. Tom Yam Chicken Noodle Soup containing coconut milk chicken broth, red bell peppers, Enoki mushrooms, bean sprouts, and cilantro is a must-try.

Timings: 11:30 am – 2:45 pm; 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: 1801 E 51st St C370, Austin, TX 78723, United States

So, in this chilly, freezing weather, which hot soup do you prefer? Let us know in the comments section below.

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