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From chili to chicken noodle, here’s the city’s best

by Rachel Pinn and Amy McCarthy Updated Oct 31, 2019, 12:31pm CDT

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by Rachel Pinn and Amy McCarthy Updated Oct 31, 2019, 12:31pm CDT

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Texas winters are extremely weird. Sometimes it’s warm, other times it’s cool, but right now, it’s nice and chilly outside. Once the heater is on and the extra layers have been donned, sometimes a hearty, comforting bowl of soup is the only way to warm up.

From chili to chicken noodle, these 16 Dallas restaurants serve up killer soups that can ward off even the chilliest of winds. Go forth, wear a coat, and let these bowls of ramen, pho, and more keep you warm.

Is your favorite soup missing from this map? Shout it out in the comments.

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For folks trying to treat or stave off the flu, the matzo ball or chicken noodle soup at this iconic Jewish deli is an absolute must. Want something a little different? Go for the hodgepodge, which features a perfectly fluffy matzoh ball, egg noodles, and kreplach.

17062 Preston Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75248

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Pho Pasteur

Everyone in Dallas has their own pho favorite, but this Richardson spot serves up steaming bowls of perfectly-spiced broth. Top with brisket, rare beef, tripe, or tendon for a bowl of pho that’s warming and filling.

1342 E Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

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Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant

Cindi’s Monday special is a delicious riff on chicken and dumplings that features shredded chicken and spaetzle-shaped dumplings in a thick, creamy gravy.

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11111 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243

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Blatt Beer & Table

Beer, brunch, and fried chicken mecca Blatt Beer & Table turns out a ridiculously luscious beer cheese soup. Combining havarti cheese, lager, smoked paprika, and chives, this soup is served with grilled pretzel bread on the side.

7859 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75230

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Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

The turtle gumbo with aged sherry at Pappas has strong New Orleans roots. This classic soup gets its flavor from green onions, celery, bell peppers, aged sherry, and of course, turtle meat.

10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220

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rise nº1 Salon de Soufflé

Marshmallow soup sounds like something served at a mad hatter’s tea party, but in reality it’s a fancy tomato bisque served with tiny cheese souffle “marshmallows” floating on top.

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5360 W Lovers Ln #220, Dallas, TX 75209

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East Hampton Sandwich Co.

The New England clam chowder at this upscale sandwich shop is a worthy contender, but don’t miss the roasted corn and shrimp soup.

6912 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205

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Kostas Cafe

Thick and creamy and filled with rice, chicken, and lemon, Greek avgolemono soup gets its silkiness from egg, making it rich without being too heavy.

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4914 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

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Bangkok at Greenville

Nobody serves a hot pot full of tom kha gai quite like Bangkok Thai on Greenville Avenue. A steel bowl with a built-in fire pit heats your soup from within, allowing diners to serve themselves the creamy, coconut milk-based soup with a ladle.

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4503 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

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Maya’s Modern Mediterranean

Over in Casa Linda, this newcomer of a Mediterranean restaurant has introduced a chicken harissa soup that’s the perfect marriage of Middle East meets Southwest. Think tortilla soup with a Lebanese twist, this tomato-based broth is rich with rice, chicken, herbs, and just the right amount of heat for good measure.

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9540 Garland Rd c362, Dallas, TX 75218

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East Hampton Sandwich Co.

One of several soups East Hampton makes for its “Chowda Season,” the vegetarian red pepper and gouda soup is warm, cheesy, and best consumed with a side of lobster grilled cheese.

3888 Oak Lawn Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75219

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Street's Fine Chicken

Street’s Fine Chicken serves up a creamy, elevated take on classic Southern chicken and dumplings that’s equally delicious as grandma’s version.

3857 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219

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Perle on Maple

There’s nothing more classic than a crock of French onion soup, and the version at Perle at The Stoneleigh is excellent. Dark, rich broth surrounds soft, caramelized onions blanketed in soup-soaked bread and thick melted cheese.

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2927 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

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Fearing's

Chef Dean Fearing’s creamy, spicy, and smoky tortilla soup is a Dallas legend. It’s always on the menu, and it’s poured over chunks of avocado, smoked chicken, radishes, and crunchy tortilla strips at the table.

2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

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Oni Ramen

Seriously freezing? Let the “Reaper” ramen at this Deep Ellum joint light a fire. A sauce is made with Carolina reaper, bhut jolokia, scorpion, habanero, and more peppers, then a teensy amount is swirled into a rich miso broth. For the less adventurous, creamy tonkotsu broth sans spice is also on offer.

2822 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

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Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. (Bishop Arts)

Name a more iconic duo than grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato-basil soup. At Dallas Grilled Cheese Company, dunk a sandwich of your choice into this creamy bowl of goodness, or perhaps dig into a bowl of DGC chili, topped with fried jalapenos and cheese.

310 W 7th St, Dallas, TX 75208

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17062 Preston Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75248

For folks trying to treat or stave off the flu, the matzo ball or chicken noodle soup at this iconic Jewish deli is an absolute must. Want something a little different? Go for the hodgepodge, which features a perfectly fluffy matzoh ball, egg noodles, and kreplach.

17062 Preston Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75248

Visit Website

Pho Pasteur

1342 E Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

Everyone in Dallas has their own pho favorite, but this Richardson spot serves up steaming bowls of perfectly-spiced broth. Top with brisket, rare beef, tripe, or tendon for a bowl of pho that’s warming and filling.

1342 E Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

Visit Website

Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant

11111 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243

Cindi’s Monday special is a delicious riff on chicken and dumplings that features shredded chicken and spaetzle-shaped dumplings in a thick, creamy gravy.

Open in Google Maps

11111 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243

Visit Website

Blatt Beer & Table

7859 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75230

Beer, brunch, and fried chicken mecca Blatt Beer & Table turns out a ridiculously luscious beer cheese soup. Combining havarti cheese, lager, smoked paprika, and chives, this soup is served with grilled pretzel bread on the side.

7859 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75230

Visit Website

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220

The turtle gumbo with aged sherry at Pappas has strong New Orleans roots. This classic soup gets its flavor from green onions, celery, bell peppers, aged sherry, and of course, turtle meat.

10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220

Visit Website

Pappas Bros

rise nº1 Salon de Soufflé

5360 W Lovers Ln #220, Dallas, TX 75209

Marshmallow soup sounds like something served at a mad hatter’s tea party, but in reality it’s a fancy tomato bisque served with tiny cheese souffle “marshmallows” floating on top.

Open in Google Maps

5360 W Lovers Ln #220, Dallas, TX 75209

Visit Website

East Hampton Sandwich Co.

6912 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205

The New England clam chowder at this upscale sandwich shop is a worthy contender, but don’t miss the roasted corn and shrimp soup.

6912 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205

Visit Website

Kostas Cafe

4914 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Thick and creamy and filled with rice, chicken, and lemon, Greek avgolemono soup gets its silkiness from egg, making it rich without being too heavy.

Open in Google Maps

4914 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

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Bangkok at Greenville

4503 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Nobody serves a hot pot full of tom kha gai quite like Bangkok Thai on Greenville Avenue. A steel bowl with a built-in fire pit heats your soup from within, allowing diners to serve themselves the creamy, coconut milk-based soup with a ladle.

Open in Google Maps

4503 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

Tom yum gai hot pot is the answer to your Friday dining plans. #sharingoptional #tomyumgai #hotandsoursoup #chicken #tgif . . . . . . . . . #dallas #igdallas #instadfw #dallasfoodie #foodie #dallaseats #dallasdrinks #bbq #food #foodpic #eeeeeats #munchies #nomnomnom #yummy #dallasfood #dfwhappenings #thaifood #thai #padthai #padkeemow

A post shared by BangkokAtGreenville (@bangkokatgreenville) on Sep 21, 2018 at 9:02am PDT

Maya’s Modern Mediterranean

9540 Garland Rd c362, Dallas, TX 75218

Over in Casa Linda, this newcomer of a Mediterranean restaurant has introduced a chicken harissa soup that’s the perfect marriage of Middle East meets Southwest. Think tortilla soup with a Lebanese twist, this tomato-based broth is rich with rice, chicken, herbs, and just the right amount of heat for good measure.

Open in Google Maps

9540 Garland Rd c362, Dallas, TX 75218

Visit Website

East Hampton Sandwich Co.

3888 Oak Lawn Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75219

One of several soups East Hampton makes for its “Chowda Season,” the vegetarian red pepper and gouda soup is warm, cheesy, and best consumed with a side of lobster grilled cheese.

3888 Oak Lawn Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75219

Visit Website

Street's Fine Chicken

3857 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219

Street’s Fine Chicken serves up a creamy, elevated take on classic Southern chicken and dumplings that’s equally delicious as grandma’s version.

3857 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219

Visit Website

Perle on Maple

2927 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

There’s nothing more classic than a crock of French onion soup, and the version at Perle at The Stoneleigh is excellent. Dark, rich broth surrounds soft, caramelized onions blanketed in soup-soaked bread and thick melted cheese.

Open in Google Maps

2927 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

Visit Website

Fearing's

2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

Chef Dean Fearing’s creamy, spicy, and smoky tortilla soup is a Dallas legend. It’s always on the menu, and it’s poured over chunks of avocado, smoked chicken, radishes, and crunchy tortilla strips at the table.

2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

Visit Website

Oni Ramen

2822 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

Seriously freezing? Let the “Reaper” ramen at this Deep Ellum joint light a fire. A sauce is made with Carolina reaper, bhut jolokia, scorpion, habanero, and more peppers, then a teensy amount is swirled into a rich miso broth. For the less adventurous, creamy tonkotsu broth sans spice is also on offer.

2822 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

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Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. (Bishop Arts)

310 W 7th St, Dallas, TX 75208

Name a more iconic duo than grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato-basil soup. At Dallas Grilled Cheese Company, dunk a sandwich of your choice into this creamy bowl of goodness, or perhaps dig into a bowl of DGC chili, topped with fried jalapenos and cheese.

310 W 7th St, Dallas, TX 75208

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