If you’re anything like me, you’re pretty pathetic when it comes to the cold. Although I’m attempting to be more ambitious this winter, as soon as it drops to freezing, I’m hiding under a blanket and dreading the next time I have to go outside. The frigid days of winter still aren’t my favorite, but I have a couple tricks up my sleeve to stave it away.
I’m talking a nice, body-warming cup of soup or a tongue-burning bowl of chili. The hearty broth pours right into your bones and keeps you just warm enough to not feel completely miserable come mid-winter.
Basically, soup is the kind of food that we all turn to when we’re looking for something comforting and filling.
Obviously, soup can make any chilly day feel cozier. But no matter what time of year. itis, it’s a great time to treat yourself to something creamy or brothy. So with that spirit in mind, here are six joints in the city you just have to hit up for a cuppa the warm stuff.
The Old Mohawk
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Which soup to try: French Onion, topped with croutons, provolone, and swiss cheeses— baked to a golden brown. But the Turtle Soup is a close second. It’s been around for 70+ years for a reason.
Where: 819 Mohawk St, Columbus, OH 43206
Website: The Old Mohawk
The Brown Bag Deli
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Which soup to try: Soups change daily, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the options at Brown Bag. They’re all warm and delicious, perfect for cozy days.
Where: 898 Mohawk St, Columbus, OH 43206
Website: The Brown Bag Deli
Katzinger’s Deli
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Which soup to try: Matzo Ball soup, all day, every day. Chicken broth, perfect matza balls, what’s not to love?
Where: 475 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: Katzinger’s Deli
Carfagna’s
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Which soup to try: I truly believe that the Wedding Soup at Carfagna’s is one of the best soups you could ever have the pleasure of eating. Maybe that’s dramatic, but there’s just something about the broth, the tiny meatballs, and the egg drops that hits differently.
Where: 1440 Gemini Place, Columbus, Ohio, 43240
Website: Carfagna’s
Lindey’s
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Which soup to try: Lobster bisque. It’s creamy and high end, filling and delicious. Basically, what’s not to love?
Where: 169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH 43206
Website: Lindey’s
Lavash
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Which soup to try: Lavash’s Lentil Soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Made with red lentils simmered to perfection with onions and olive oil, this hearty soup gets its signature warmth from Lavash’s unique spice blend. It’s rich, flavorful, and just what you need on a chilly day—or any day, really.
Where: 2985 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43202
Website: Lavash Cafe
