Aida’s Bistro Spinach and Lentil Soup
This long-time popular Mediterrean bistro in Mission offers up a made-with-love vegetable-heavy soup that hits the spot with vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Don’t leave without ordering the grape leave rolls either. (2208 4 St. S.W., 403-541-1189, aidasbistro.ca)
CRAFT Beer Market Craft House Soup
Although ice cold beer is the main attraction at this 10th Avenue S.W. hotspot, you can balance your chilly pint out with a bowl of chef McGreevy’s soup made with japaleno, cheddar and, of course, some ale. (345 10 Ave. S.W., 403-514-2337, craftbeermarket.ca, @craftbeermarket)
Divino Onion Soup Gartinee
Take this as French onion soup kicked up a notch or two. Tender onions in a sweet, rich broth topped with a loveable amount of gooey cheese. You’ll be hard pressed to find something more comforting than this on Stephen Avenue. (113 8 Ave. S.W., 403-410-5555, crmr.com/divino, @divino_bistro)
Menyatai Japanese Tanuki Udon
Pop into this little Japanese restaurant just a half block off of Kensington Road to enjoy this dish, loaded up with thick noodles with green onions, seaweed and crispy tempura garnish. (24 12 St. N.W., 403-263-3666)
Pig and Duke Chicken Corn Chowder
Pub food is always appreciated most when snow’s falling outside. A bowl of this hearty chowder will warm you up faster than you can say, “Damn, it’s cold outside.” (1312 12 Ave. S.W., 403-245-8487, pigandduke.com, @pigandduke)
The Stock and Sauce Co. Chicken Noodle
If you’re significant other or kids are at home with a little bit of a cold, just swing by the Calgary Farmers’ Market to pick them up some of this never-fail chicken noodle soup. (510 77 Ave. S.E., 403-619-0122, stockandsauce.ca)
Thai Sa-on Tom Yum Soup
The exotic combination of kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, coconut and galangal make for the perfect sip on a cold November day. Don’t forget to grab a glass of wine here either. Owner Sam Chanhao always has some fantastic wines onhand. (351 10 Ave. S.W., 403-264-3526, thai-sa-on.com)