Bar Sen
1630 N. Blackwelder Ave.
barsenokc.com
405-702-1500
Highlights at Bar Sen include Khao Piek Sen, a Lao noodle soup made with house chicken stock seasoned with fish sauce, handmade rice noodles, chicken breast, quail eggs, herbs, garlic oil, fried shallots, cracked pepper and lime. Another standout is the Suki Yaki, featuring pork broth with bean thread noodles, roasted pork belly, shrimp cake, napa cabbage, bok choy, trumpet mushrooms and fried garlic. The ingredients create complex layers of flavor that elevate soup to new heights.
The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro
6418 N. Western Ave.
metrowinebar.com
405-840-9463
When you crave soup but also want an upscale, leisurely meal, there’s only one place to go. Slide into a booth and order the French onion soup, with its rich caramelized onions and melted Gruyère. This dish stays on the menu year-round, as does the perfectly chilled vichyssoise. For fall and winter, enjoy the seasonal butternut squash and apple bisque, or try the soup of the day, which rotates based on fresh, in-season vegetables.
VII Asian Bistro
2900 N. Classen Blvd., Suite G
viiasianbistro.com
405-604-2939
VII Asian Bistro’s signature pho features aromatic bone broth, rice noodles and your choice of protein — comfort food at its best. Top it with bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapeños for a customized bowl. Another option is the egg noodles in pork broth, also served with your choice of meat. To round out your meal, try the pork-and-vegetable egg rolls or the wok-seared Asian spare ribs glazed with a flavorful barbecue sauce.
Cafe 7 Delicatessen and Pastaria
14101 N. May Ave., Suite 117
cafe7okc.com
405-748-3354
At Cafe 7, a different soup recipe rotates daily. Monday-Saturday features French onion, Provençal mushroom, cream of spinach and artichoke, loaded potato, chicken enchilada and roasted red pepper bisque. Sundays feature the chef’s seasonal selection. In addition, the chef offers a second selection on Mondays, and tomato basil soup is always available. The prices are unbeatable: $3.75 for a cup and $6.50 for a bowl.
Four J’s Laotian
2920 S. Agnew Ave., Suite 3
facebook.com/fourjsdiner
405-512-3944
This small, family-run Laotian restaurant has long been a lunch favorite. Two soups headline the menu: Tom Kha and Tom Yum. Both feature galangal (a ginger relative), lemongrass, kaffir lime, basil, mushrooms, cabbage, baby corn, onion, green onion, cilantro and lime. Tom Kha is rich and creamy with coconut milk, while Tom Yum has a spicier kick from chili paste and tamarind. Both come with rice and can be customized with tofu, vegetables, chicken, pork, beef, shrimp or a seafood mix.
Soup Soup
7654 N. Western Ave.
soupsoup.org
405-843-7095
For more than 25 years, Soup Soup has been preparing hearty, homemade meals to take away. It offers about 30 different soups, available by the pint or quart. Choices range from chicken noodle and chicken tortilla to white bean chili, vegetable barley and clam chowder. It also sells quiches, salads, grain and pasta salads, and entrées. Soup Soup is a reliable source for weeknight meals or feeding a crowd without the hassle of cooking.
La Baguette Bistro
7408 N. May Ave.
labaguettebistro.com
405-840-3047
It’s hard to pass up La Baguette’s gazpacho packed with shrimp and avocado no matter the season. Served year-round for $13, it’s practically a meal on its own. The bistro also offers hot soups, including French onion gratinée, lentil and potato, and a rotating soup of the day. Prices remain refreshingly affordable at $5 for a cup and $7 for a bowl. Each soup is served with sliced baguette and soft butter. Insider tip: Order the French onion and pair it with truffle pommes frites.
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