Good Soups Around Atlanta

We’re entering peak soup season right now! Cuddle up under a blanket and slurp some warm broths and or dig into some delicious stews this weekend. Keep the comfort food train going with these hearty broths, chilis and stews around town to warm you right up. Get your slurp on today!

1. UP on the Roof

This rooftop bar and restaurant is great for just about any occasion! Drinks with the girls after work, celebrating a birthday, or just catching up with a a few friends for a delicious dinner over looking downtown Alpharetta. If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort meal, they’ve got you covered. The “It ain’t easy being cheesy” combines a pimento cheese and fried mortadella grilled cheese sandwich with a hearty bowl of tomato bisque. Worth the trip to Alpharetta? We think so. 

2. Heirloom Market BBQ’s Texas Brisket Chili

There’s no shortage of amazing BBQ spots in Atlanta, and they pretty much all make great chili, but Heirloom Market BBQ has to have one of the best. Made with smoked brisket and ground beef, this no-beans chili is topped with classic cheddar cheese, sour cream, and onions and full of flavor.

3. So Kong Dong Tofu House’s Spicy Tofu Soup

Think tofu has no flavor? Think again. It’s all about how you prepare it and So Kong Dong Tofu House’s generous portions of flavorful broth and silky tofu will convert any nonbeliever. For truly ravenous appetites, get the $19.99 Tofu Soup Combo Special that includes any tofu soup plus a side of Korean BBQ ribs and bulgogi.

4. The General Muir’s Matzoh Ball Soup

Is there anything more comforting than matzoh ball soup on a cold rainy day? Emory Point’s The General Muir has been America’s go-to Jewish deli and restaurant for years, and their new Sandy Springs location is also top tier! 

5. Birria El Gordo’s Consomé 

Dipping a quesataco into Birria El Gordo’s flavorful consomé, or broth soup, may very well just be heaven on earth. This birria specialty house opened up relatively recently in Marietta and they’re serving up delicious birria quesatacos and consommé, a traditional meat stew from the state of Jalisco. They often have a long line that stretches on and on outside the door, but the wait is worth it! 

6. Taqueria Del Sol’s Shrimp and Corn Chowder 

There’s tons of great Mexican and Tex Mex spots all over town, but Taqueria Del Sol is somewhat of a cult favorite in Atlanta. The lines are almost always long for their positively addicting tacos and enchiladas and queso. Their food’s always fabulous and filling, but try your hardest to save some room for their  shrimp and corn chowder. It is *so* dang creamy and just a bowl of deliciousness every single time. 

7. Souper Jenny’s Turkey Chili

We LOVE Souper Jenny, and it’s hard to think of a restaurateur that does more for the community than Jenny Levison. Her turkey chili recipe is built based upon a family recipe and includes four types of beans and lean ground turkey and a dash of hot sauce for a rich and heart chili.  This soup is also gluten-free for those with gluten sensitivities! 

Editor’s Note: This article was first published October 15, 2021 and last updated November 8, 2023. Please refer to restaurants’ websites for the most up-to-date information.