A rich, flavorful broth with hardy vegetables can go a long way to raising your spirits. And a hearty soup like a stew or a bowl of Vietnamese pho can actually serve as a meal. In the Depression, home cooks discovered starting a meal with soup took the edge off of hunger so they could serve a more modest entrée. But no matter how you serve soup, it ranks as one of the best dishes ever for surviving cold weather, providing comfortable relief for the common cold, and eating your vegetables.
On Friday's Central Standard, host Charles Ferruzza talked with Gloria Gale, Chris Becicka, Emily Farris and listeners about their favorite soups and where to find them. Here's where the conversation went:
The Best Soups in The City:
Chayote
- Poco’s Mexican Restaurant, 3063 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, Mo. 64108
Chicken Curry
- Le Monde Bakery, 308 Armour Rd, Kansas City, Mo. 64116
- Tasty Thai, 7104 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, Mo. 64151
Chicken Noodle
- Stroud’s Restaurant, 5410 NE Oakridge Rd, Kansas City, Mo. 64119 (multiple locations)
- D’Bronx, 3904 Bell St, Kansas City, Mo. 64111 (multiple locations)
- Costco, 241 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, Mo. 64111 (multiple locations)
- Marv’s Delicatessen, 11554 Ash St, Leawood, Kan. 66211 (with matzo balls)
- Eat Me, 4112 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, Mo. 64111
Chicken Tortilla
- Anthony’s Restaurant & Lounge, 701 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Mo. 64106
- Ixtapa Mexican Cuisine, 7103 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, Mo. 64153
- Iguana Azul, 113 W Cherry St, Nevada, Mo. 64772
Egg Drop
- Red Snapper, 8430 Ward Parkway Plz, Kansas City, Mo. 64114
Fish Maw
- Pine & Bamboo Garden, 10915 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, Kan. 66203
French Onion
- Café Provence, 3936 W 69th Terrace, Prairie Village, Kan. 66208
- Le Fou Frog, 400 E 5th St, Kansas City, Mo. 64106
- Houlihan’s, 8660 N Boardwalk Ave, Kansas City, Mo. 64154 (multiple locations)
- Capital Grille, 4740 Jefferson St, Kansas City, Mo. 64112
Italian Wedding
- Jasper’s, 1201 W 103 St, Kansas City, Mo. 64114
- Cinzzetti’s, 7201 W 91st St, Overland Park, Kan. 66212
Lentil Soup
- Bread For All, 536 Westport Rd, Kansas City, Mo. 64111
- Aladdin Café, 3903 Wyoming St, Kansas City, Mo. 64111
Lobster Bisque
- McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, 448 W 47th St, Kansas City, Mo. 64112
- Bristol Seafood Grill, 51 E 14th St, Kansas City, Mo. 64106
Mexican
- Luna Azteca, 10004 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, Mo. 64153
Pho
- Vietnam Café, 522 Campbell St, Kansas City, Mo. 64106
- Pho Hoa, 1447 E Independence Ave, Kansas City, Mo. 64106
Pork
- The Rieger Hotel Grill, 1924 Main St, Kansas City, Mo. 64108
Red Pepper
- Foo’s Fabulous Frozen Custard, 9421 Mission Road, Leawood, Kan. 66206
Sizzling Rice
- Bo Lings, 4701 Jefferson St, Kansas City, Mo. 64112 (multiple locations)
- New Peking Chinese Restaurant, 540 Westport Rd, Kansas City, Mo. 64111
Sukiyaki
- Jun’s Restaurant, 7660 State Line Rd, Prairie Village, Kan. 66208
- Sushi Gin, 9559 Nall Ave, Overland Park, Kan. 66207
- Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Mo. 64108
Sweet Potato Soup
- Uncommon Stock/Happy Gillis, 549 Gillis St, Kansas City, Mo. 64106
Tomato Basil
- Bella Cucina, 129 S Main St, Ottawa, Kan. 66067
- Houlihan’s, 8660 N Boardwalk Ave, Kansas City, Mo. 64154 (multiple locations)
- Café Nordstrom, 11143 W 95th St, Overland Park, Kan. 66214
- Panera Bread, 2405 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Mo. 64108 (multiple locations)
Tomato Bisque
- O’Neill’s Restaurant & Bar, 9417 Mission Rd, Leawood, Kan. 66206 (with shrimp)
- Eden Alley, 707 W 47th St, Kansas City, Mo. 64112
Tomato and Pineapple
- Saigon 39, 1806 1/2 W 39th St, Kansas City, Mo. 64111
- Vietnam Café, 522 Campbell St, Kansas City, Mo. 64106
Tom Yum
- Bangkok Pavilion Thai Restaurant, 7249 W 97th St, Overland Park, Kan. 66212
- Red Snapper, 8430 Ward Parkway Plz, Kansas City, Mo. 64114
Vegetarian
- Blue Koi, 1803 W 39th St, Kansas City, Mo. 64111
New & Noteworthy:
- Eat Me, 4112 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, Mo. 64111
- Thai Place, 4130 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, Mo. 64111
- Pizza Bella, 1810 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, Mo. 64108
- J. Alexander's, 11471 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kan. 66210
- Chuy’s, 209 W. 46th Terrace, Kansas City, Mo. 641112
- Taco Republic, 500 County Line Rd, Kansas City, Kan. 66103
- PotPie, 904 Westport Rd, Kansas City, Mo. 64111
- Opera House Coffee & Food Emporium, 500 Walnut St, Kansas City, Mo. 64106
- Parisi Cafe, 5245 W. 116th Pl, Leawood, Kan. 66211
- Urban Table, 8232 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, Kan. 66208
