Metro Philadelphia
It’s officially soup season in Philly.
As temperatures drop, chefs across the city are serving up seasonal soups. From classic staples to refined European preparations, Philly’s soup scene proves there’s more than one way to warm up on a cold day.
Metro rounds up some of the city’s most exceptional soups from seasonal selections to the ultimate comfort classics.
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen remains one of the city’s quintessential destinations for a warm, satisfying bowl of soup. Guests can choose from deli staples such as matzoh ball soup ($13.50), kreplach soup ($13.50), split pea ($12.75), vegetable ($12.75), sweet & sour cabbage ($12.75), mushroom barley ($12.75), and chicken soup ($10). For a true taste of the deli’s tradition, the Special Soup ($22) serves two or three people and features matzoh ball, kreplach, noodles, rice, and kasha — a hearty classic designed for sharing.
700 S. 4th Street, famous4thstreetdelicatessen.com
Keating’s Rope & Anchor
Keating’s Rope & Anchor at the Hilton Penn’s Landing invites guests to enjoy comforting seasonal classics. Diners can savor the tomato soup ($10) with roasted tomatoes and basil cream, or the butternut squash soup ($12) crafted from slow-roasted butternut squash blended with cream.
For the ultimate comfort pairing, the Ultimate Grilled Cheese ($17) features toasted seven-grain bread layered with smoked applewood bacon, tomato, mozzarella, and provolone, served alongside a bowl of tomato soup.
201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., ropeandanchorkitchen.com
Little Walter’s
Little Walter’s, a contemporary Polish restaurant and bar from Chef Michael Brenfleck, welcomes back a winter favorite with the return of Żurek ($13). This traditional sour rye soup is poured tableside and served with kielbasa, potato, and a poached egg.
2049 E. Hagert Street, littlewaltersphilly.com
Restaurant Aleksandar
Rittenhouse Square’s Restaurant Aleksandar has unveiled a new menu highlighting the best of the season’s bounty. Among the standout additions is the pumpkin soup ($14), featuring roasted pumpkin velouté enriched with coconut milk and finished with dehydrated pumpkin skin and toasted pumpkin seeds.
126 S. 19th Street, restaurantaleksandar.com
Square 1682
Square 1682, a modern American eatery located inside the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, is embracing the season with a comforting yet elevated roasted squash soup ($10 cup / $13 bowl). Executive Chef Patrick Czerniak layers seasonal flavors with crème fraîche, crispy chicken skin, sage, and green oil, creating a dish that truly captures the essence of fall.
121 S. 17th St.reet, square1682.com
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer, located inside The Logan Hotel, is embracing the flavors of fall with a menu of seasonal dishes. Guests are invited to indulge in comforting cold-weather fare like the Kabocha Squash and Coconut Soup ($13), topped with toasted pepitas and a swirl of coconut yogurt. Diners can add jumbo lump crab meat for an additional cost.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com