By Copper Williams
The weather outside may be frightful, but with these six delicious soups to settle down with, you’ll be feeling so delightful! So sit back, San Joaquin, and check out this highly sought-after list of unique and scrumptious soups you’ll find around and about our chilly little corner of the Central Valley!
New England Clam Chowder by Bud’s Seafood Grille
This showstopper of a soup is an entrée in and of itself! Its perfectly diced vegetable blend ensures you’ll have a little bit of everything with each bite, and that includes the clams! You’ll be hard pressed not to find your spoon chalk-full of them when you breach the piping hot surface. Served with a side of sourdough bread, you’ll be skimming the bottom of your bowl to sop up every last sip.
French 5 Onion by Ernie’s Food & Spirits
When you’re looking for onion soup, you better be ready for what Earnie’s delivers! Presented in a hallowed out onion, the French 5 stands true to its name. Enjoy shallots, yellow onions, scallions, bermudas and leeks. This fuse of flavor is made better with a melted layer of gruyere and emmentel cheese on top. Grab your baguette crustini and get dipping!
Spanish Meatball Soup by Panfino Patisserie
Experience a taste of Spain with hand rolled meatballs, blended with Panfino’s own French bread. Carrots, celery and garbanzo beans bring an abundance of their own flavors, with a touch of mint. These ingredients are slipped into a house-crafted beef-broth and served with a slice of toasted ciabatta bread for a sensational soup served year-round!
Crab and Corn Chowder by French 25
Reach for a bowl and hold on tight! French 25 has a zesty chowder for your dining pleasure. Enjoy thick pieces of crab meat with fresh yellow corn, celery, onions, and leeks. Mix in some red and green peppers, cream, and a shot of hot sauce for a little zing. With a bit of gremolata on the top and a slice of grilled, garlic buttered bread, you’ll be swimming in an abundance of flavor.
Italian Wedding by Gian’s Delicatessen
Let a little Italian love into your life with a beautiful blend of orzo pasta, home-made sausage meatballs, and swiss chard. Add stewed tomatoes, a house crafted chicken broth, and caramelized onions. With a little bit of celery and a special mix of seasonings, Gian’s Deli brings this lovely soup to life!
Famous Lemon & Chicken by Papapavlos
Toss out that canned chicken soup and go for the real deal on a blustery day! Papapavlo’s has got the drop on a creamy concoction served with a side of pita bread. With choice chicken pieces bubbling about a mixture of pasta and seasonings, the lemon provides a lovely tang for your tastebuds.