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It\u2019s officially soup season in Philly.<\/p>\n
As temperatures drop, chefs across the city are serving up seasonal soups. From classic staples to refined European preparations, Philly\u2019s soup scene proves there\u2019s more than one way to warm up on a cold day.<\/p>\n
Metro<\/a> rounds up some of the city’s most exceptional soups\u00a0from\u00a0seasonal selections to the ultimate comfort classics.\u00a0<\/p>\n Famous 4th Street Delicatessen<\/p>\n Famous 4th Street Delicatessen remains one of the city\u2019s quintessential destinations for a warm, satisfying bowl of soup. Guests can choose from deli staples such as matzoh ball soup ($13.50),\u00a0 kreplach soup\u00a0 ($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\u2019s tradition, the Special Soup ($22) serves two or three people and features matzoh ball, kreplach, noodles, rice, and kasha \u2014 a hearty classic designed for sharing.<\/p>\n 700 S. 4th Street,\u00a0 famous4thstreetdelicatessen.com<\/a><\/p>\n Keating\u2019s Rope & Anchor<\/p>\n Keating\u2019s Rope & Anchor\u00a0at the\u00a0Hilton Penn\u2019s Landing\u00a0invites guests to enjoy comforting\u00a0seasonal classics. Diners can savor the\u00a0 tomato soup ($10) with roasted tomatoes and basil cream, or the butternut squash soup\u00a0($12) crafted from slow-roasted butternut squash blended with cream. <\/p>\n For the ultimate comfort pairing, the\u00a0Ultimate Grilled Cheese\u00a0($17) features toasted seven-grain bread layered with smoked applewood bacon, tomato, mozzarella, and provolone, served alongside a bowl of tomato\u00a0soup.<\/p>\n 201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., ropeandanchorkitchen.com<\/a><\/p>\n Little Walter\u2019s<\/p>\n Little Walter\u2019s, a contemporary Polish restaurant and bar from Chef Michael Brenfleck,\u00a0welcomes back a winter favorite with the return of\u00a0\u017burek\u00a0($13). This traditional sour rye\u00a0soup\u00a0is poured tableside and served with kielbasa, potato, and a poached egg.<\/p>\n 2049 E. Hagert Street, littlewaltersphilly.com<\/a><\/p>\n Restaurant Aleksandar<\/p>\n Rittenhouse Square’s Restaurant Aleksandar has unveiled a new menu highlighting the best of the\u00a0season\u2019s bounty. Among the standout additions is the pumpkin\u00a0soup ($14), featuring roasted pumpkin velout\u00e9 enriched with coconut milk and finished with dehydrated pumpkin skin and toasted pumpkin seeds.<\/p>\n 126 S. 19th Street, restaurantaleksandar.com<\/a><\/p>\n Square 1682<\/p>\n Square 1682, a modern American eatery located inside the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, is embracing the season with a comforting yet elevated roasted squash soup\u00a0($10 cup \/ $13 bowl). Executive Chef Patrick Czerniak layers\u00a0seasonal flavors with cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche, crispy chicken skin, sage, and green oil, creating a dish that truly captures the essence of fall.<\/p>\n