Grab a cup or a bread bowl: 12 Greater Taunton restaurants serving up soup for the soul
The weeks after the holiday season are when the winter cold really starts to set in.
Depending on how you feel about winter, that’s either something you dread or delight in.
Regardless of how we all feel about that chill settling in deeper, we can all agree upon some tried and true methods of staying cozy and warm until the weather changes.
We’ve got our favorite blankets, our fluffiest slippers, thickest sweaters, warmest beverages, whatever keeps us feeling toasty.
Nothing quite beats a cup of soup though.
So if you’re looking for a place to grab a nice bowl of soup, or take it to go, we put together a list of some restaurants from around Greater Taunton serving up soup to warm both the hands and the soul.
Since it’s our list and we get to make the rules, we’re including soups, bisques, chowders, stews, chilis — you get the picture.
So go ahead, grab a spoon, and enjoy a piping hot cup of soup:
The Boondocks (Berkley)
Where: 18 N. Main St.
Hours: Thursday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
On the menu: Soup of the day, French onion soup, and New England clam chowder, plus a special clam boil stew that is available on Friday and Saturday.
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Brack’s Grille & Tap (Taunton)
Where: 2097 Bay St.
Hours: Sunday to Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to midnight; Thursday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
On the menu: Clam chowder, French onion soup, and soup of the day, in addition to brisket chili. Yes, brisket!
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The Cabin (Middleboro)
Where: 114 E. Grove St.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Closed on Monday
On the menu: The Chef’s Creation soup changes daily, and you can add a baked stuffed quahog to your order, for something a little extra special. They’ve also got creamy seafood bisque, with shrimp and scallops in a lobster base, garnished with herbed croutons.
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Coletti’s Market (Raynham)
Where: 470 N. Main St.
Hours: Open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On the menu: Coletti’s soups are served in a small or large cup, with choices of: chili, clam chowder, corn chowder, kale soup with linguiça, beef stew, chicken noodle or minestrone.
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El Mariachi (Taunton)
Where: 43 Taunton Green
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
On the menu: There are several hearty soups to choose from. First, there’s sopa de albondigas: savory meatballs made with seasoned pork and beef, simmered in a broth made with garden veggies. It’s served with hot diced onions and cilantro. There’s also tortilla chicken soup, with strips of grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, and topped with crispy tortilla strips and avocado. Or you could try the green chili soup: savory chunks of seasoned pork, simmered in a Mexican-style charro bean soup, slow-cooked in a tomatillo-habanero sauce. Or how about the mariscos soup? It’s a seafood soup, made with shrimp, scallops, mussels, fish, crab legs, clams, vegetables, and spices.
The Great American Pub (Raynham)
Where: 1736 Broadway
Hours: Open seven days a week, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
On the menu: Soup of the day, New England clam chowder, and Texas firehouse chili. The chili comes with the option to add cheese and red onion. Why not treat yourself?
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Grove Street Tavern (Taunton)
Where: 53 Grove St.
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 9 p.m.; Closed Monday
On the menu: It’s all about the classics at Grove Street Tavern. They have kale soup served with a roll, clam chowder, and “award-winning” chili served with tortilla chips.
Harry’s La Casa Mia (Raynham)
Where: 840 Broadway
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 5 to 11 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m.; Closed Monday
On the menu: Looking to grab a bowl of minestrone soup? Head on over to Harry’s La Casa Mia.
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Jade Lee Kitchen (Taunton)
Where: 239-45 Broadway, Unit 1
Hours: Sunday, from noon to 10 p.m.; Monday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Tuesday, from 4 to 10 p.m.; Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday, from 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday, noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
On the menu: Jade Lee’s soups are served with crispy noodles and come in pint or quart size. They’ve got wonton soup, egg drop soup, chicken rice soup, chicken noodle soup, hot and sour soup, house special soup, and three delight soup. The house special and three delight soups come in quart size and can serve two people.
Panera Bread (Raynham)
Where: 300 U.S. Route 44
Hours: Monday to Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
On the menu: The obligatory fast food pick, Panera actually has some fairly decent soup selections. Their vegetarian autumn squash soup is creamy and hearty, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds. They’ve also got turkey chili, broccoli cheddar soup, chicken noodle soup, creamy tomato soup, vegetable soup, cream of chicken and wild rice soup, and French onion soup. If you’ve got an appetite, you can also order the soup in a bread bowl.
The Pearl (Taunton)
Where: 76 Weir St.
Hours: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Closed Tuesday
On the menu: They’ve got a soup of the day, plus you can get a cup or bowl of warm and comforting Portuguese soup.
Riverhouse (Taunton)
Where: 260 W. Water St.
Hours: Monday and Tuesday, from 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Closed Sunday
On the menu: Soups at Riverhouse are served with goldfish crackers, and you can also order soup in a bread bowl. They’ve got clam chowder, tomato basil and a daily choice. If you want to get extra cozy, you can call ahead to reserve one of their igloos. Your reservation comes with a choice of cider or hot chocolate, and the booking fee goes to local charities.
Taunton Daily Gazette/Herald News copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached at kfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.
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