12 Great Bowls of Soup in Philly to Cozy Up To

by Carly Szkaradnik Nov 17, 2014, 12:03pm EST

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by Carly Szkaradnik Nov 17, 2014, 12:03pm EST

In case you hadn't noticed, it's getting cold out there. Here are Eater's twelve top picks around town for warming, comforting bowls to help you make it through the winter.

Cheu Noodle Bar

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You can't really go wrong with any of the noodles here, but the brisket and matzo ball ramen became an insta-classic for a reason.

255 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

(267) 639-4136

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Noord

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The rich (and cheerfully colorful) mustard soup is an uncommon dish and one of the standouts at this BYOB, but don't hesitate to branch out — there are lots of worthy and comforting soup- and stew-like dishes on this Northern European menu.

1046 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

(267) 909-9704

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Ting Wong

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The critic's pick (Craig LaBan is a fan, and gave the restaurant two bells in a formal review) is the noodle soup with soy sauce chicken and wontons, but if that doesn't do it for you, there's a long list of other soup options here to work your way through.

138 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 928-1883

High Street on Market

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Cauliflower soup topped with crispy leek shreds and a drizzle of curry oil is great on its own, even better to dunk some of their phenomenal bread into.

308 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Khyber Pass Pub

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If you're in the mood for gumbo, this is where to get it, whether laced with chicken and andouille or any other combo of ingredients off the specials board.

56 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 238-5888

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Supper

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The smoked sweet potato soup is a callback to a Thanksgiving classic - smoky, spicy, and sweet and garnished with spiced pecans and just a bit of cinnamon-spiked marshmallow.

926 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

(215) 592-8180

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Famous 4th Street Delicatessen

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Looking for some classic matzo ball soup? Start here.

700 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

(215) 922-3274

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Khmer Kitchen

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We won't actually try to pick a favorite among the complex and satisfying soups at this South Philly Cambodian spot. The sour soup is a specialty, but they're really all worth trying.

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1700 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

(215) 755-2222

Pho 75

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A perennial favorite for pho, and that's pretty much all you're having here. (Of course, exactly which permutation of cuts of meat you opt for is entirely up to your personal taste.)

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1122 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147

(215) 271-5866

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There are only a couple of options on the menu at this small Fishtown pho shop, including a mushroom pho with tofu that shouldn't be overlooked even if you normally opt for meatier dishes.

308 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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