It’s soup season. Here are 14 of the best soups you should try in the Charlotte area
Colder temperatures tend to get people thinking about where they can find the best soup in Charlotte to warm up a bit — and soup weather is certainly here.
No matter the season, flavorful, made-from-scratch soup hits the spot. The one-pot wonder is always jammed packed with a melody of flavors and ignites feelings of comfort and home.
Whether you prefer to order a light soup as an appetizer or a heavier soup as a main course meal, there are plenty of options for soup at Charlotte-area restaurants.
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Here are 14 delicious soups you should try in Charlotte:
Abugida Café
Location: 3007 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
What to try: The Yemisir Kik Wat is split red lentils cooked with berbere, herbs, sauce, onions and spices ($10).
What to know: Abugida serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine, offering vegetarian and vegan options. Online ordering is available for takeout, call 980-237-2760 or dine in person.
Boudreaux’s
Location: 501 E. 36th St., Charlotte, NC 28205
What to try: The Gumbo Yaya is served over simple rice and comes with Andouille (pork) sausage and chicken (cup $5, bowl $13).
What to know: Dine in or call 704-331-9898.
Cajun Queen
Location: 1800 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204
What to try: The Crawfish Scampi is crawfish tails sautéed with garlic, white wine, scallions, parsley and a homemade “Bayou Blend” spice ($15.95).
What to know: Order online or call 704-377-9017 for takeout, or dine in person. If you plan to dine in, you can make a reservation.
Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria
Location: 1205 Thomas Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
What to try: Calle Sol’s Spanish Bean Soup is packed with garbanzo beans, onions, garlic and roasted red peppers, along with Spanish chorizo, potatoes, chicken stock and smoked paprika (cup $4 and bowl $6).
What to know: You can order online for pickup, get Door Dash delivery or make reservations.
Dish
Location: 1220 Thomas Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
What to try: The Chicken and Dumplings come with your choice of side in two options: a classic version with housemade dumplings in gravy, or a “funk it up” option with garlic, ginger, scallion, Szechuan sauce and miso butter ($12).
What to know: Order online or call 704-344-0343 for takeout, or dine in person.
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Eddie’s Place
Location: 617 S. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
What to try: The She Crab Soup ($5.75 pint, $15.95 quart).
What to know:. Order online for DoorDash delivery or dine in.
Illios Crafted Greek
Location: 514 S. Church Street, Charlotte NC 28203
Location: Stonecrest at Piper Glen, 7926 Rea Road, Charlotte NC 28277
Location: Baxter Village, 951 Market Street, Fort Mill SC 29708
What to try: Chicken Avgolemono Soup ($5.45).
What to know: Order online for takeout or dine in.
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
Location: 5234 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217
What to try: The Birria Ramen is homemade beef Birria served in ramen with cilantro and onion ($7.99).
What to know: The restaurant’s ramen is also offered with chicken and mushroom options. You can also add a hard boiled egg and cheese for an additional cost. Dine in or call 704-525-5075.
Napa at Kingsley/Napa on Providence
Location: 1310 Broadcloth St., Fort Mill, SC, 29715
Location: 110 Perrin Pl, Charlotte, NC 28207
What to try: The Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque comes with wine-poached apples, caramelized squash, toasted pepitas and thyme essence ($10).
What to know: The soup is gluten free and vegetarian. Order online, call 704-900-8535 for Providence or 803-548-6335 for Kingsley, or dine in.
Picadeli’s Pub-in-Deli
Location: 1600-A, Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
What to try: French onion soup ($5.95).
What to know: You can dine in or carryout at this deli spot. Call 704-841-1918 to order ahead.
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Pinky’s Westside Grill
Location: 1600 W. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28208
Location: 9818 Gilead Road STE 101B, Huntersville, NC 28078
What to try: The Homemade Veggie Chili with cheddar and onions ($6.50).
What to know: You can substitute cheddar for vegan pimento cheese. Order online for pickup or delivery via DoorDash, or dine in person. In Ashley Park, call 704-332-0402, and in Huntersville, call 704-727-0142.
Rice & Spice Thai Street Food
Location: 8314-901 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
What to try: The Tom Yum is a spicy lemongrass soup with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, cilantro and scallions (veggies or tofu $6, chicken $7, and shrimp $8).
What to know: The restaurant is located behind Burlington and across from Lowe’s. Order online or call 704-919-1002 for takeout, or dine in person.
Sir Edmond Halley’s
Location: 4151 Park Road A, Charlotte, NC 28209
What to try: The Creamy Tomato with goat cheese and herb croutons (cup $5, bowl $8).
What to know: Sir Edmond Halley’s has lunch, dinner, kids and special menus for holidays. There are daily specials, and Mondays are for trivia. Dine in or call 704-525-7775.
The Waterman Fish Bar
Location: 2729 South Blvd. Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 9615 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
What to try: The Best Clam Chowder is prepared in a classic New England style ($8.75).
What to know: There’s a rooftop patio at the South End location, and happy hour is from 2-7 p.m. on weekdays. Order online for pickup or delivery via DoorDash, call 704-275-5558 for South End or 704-237-3247 for Lake Norman, or dine in.
Editor’s note: A version of this article was published Oct. 20, 2021, and has been updated.
