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Warm Up with Good Soup

November 30, 2023 | Daily Bite

By: Megan Robinson

The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. This time of year is great for nights in under a cozy blanket and eating good food. Soups are always a great meal for a chilly day in the fall, so here are some soups on Long Island that are sure to hit the spot.

NY Soup Exchange

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If you find yourself in the Garden City area, the NY Soup Exchange offers gourmet soups, salads, grain bowls, sandwiches and wraps. The restaurant is a standby counter-service joint that spices it up by dispensing a menu that changes daily. The artisan kitchen starts with only the freshest and finest all natural ingredients, as well as local and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. An example of some soups offered daily would be the specials for November 9th which are Split Pea, Grandma’s Chicken Noodle, Gulfport Gumbo, Velvet Chicken & Corn, and Chicken Marsala. Cooking from scratch, this restaurant offers many delicious dishes that also cater to those with food preferences such as gluten-free, vegetarian, and heart healthy options. They are open for lunch Monday to Friday from 11am to 3pm. To learn more about them, click the following link: here.

Barrow Food House

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Barrow Food House, located in Aquebogue, is a farm to table restaurant serving American cuisine. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife chef duo Amanda and Kyle, the team provides their customers with home cooked and delicious meals. Everything they serve is made from scratch and much of the produce used is sourced from their own Cedar Grove Farm which is right around the corner. Barrow is a fast casual restaurant offering counter service and serves lunch and dinner. Their fall soup is a Butternut Squash soup made with butternut squash, ginger, shallot, coconut milk, rosemary oil and pumpkin seeds. This is a vegan and gluten-free friendly soup that will satisfy cravings of all. They are open Tuesday-Thursday from 11:30am to 8:30pm, Friday-Saturday from 11:30am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 4pm. Visit their website to look at their menu: here.

Mama Soup

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Nestled in Mineola is Mama Soup, a gourmet soup eatery invited you into a cozy atmosphere to enjoy some good food. Their homemade soups and specialties are cooked fresh daily with healthy, hearty and delicious ingredients. The recipes they use have been passed down, tested and loved for generations, giving you a warm taste of home in every spoonful. Their current specialty soup is a Pumpkin Pie Soup, as well as plenty other tasty options to choose from. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mama Soup offers an extensive menu with something for everyone. The eatery is open from 7am to 3pm Monday-Friday. Too cold or tired to leave the house? Can’t get out of work to grab lunch? No worries, you can call in an order to be picked up or have it delivered. They deliver to Mineola, Garden City, and surrounding neighborhoods with varying minimum order amounts according to distance. To give Mama Soup a try, visit their website: here.

Stone Soupe

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The last spotlight soup spot is called Stone Soupe, located in East Setauket. The restaurant is inspired by the children’s book, Stone Soup, coupled with Executive Chef David Rodriguez’s expert knowledge of a variety of cuisine. A signature soup, Chicken Vegetable Orzo, is always available, but there are also daily specials available such as a Butternut Maple Bisque, French Onion with Gruyere Croustade or a Cream of Broccoli & Artichoke. When you walk through their doors, you will be greeted by their staff that will be happy to serve you fresh and homemade fare. The restaurant is open from 6am to 3pm Monday through Friday. Aside from soups, they serve a variety of dishes inspired by the chef’s expertise in French, Asian, Italian, Greek and Latin cuisine. All of the dishes are prepared fresh daily, with something for everyone to enjoy. Want to learn more? Visit their website here: here.

From the hearty butternut squash to the flavorful pumpkin soups, these seasonal delights showcase the region's culinary creativity. As temperatures drop, exploring the diverse soup options becomes a delightful journey through the tastes of fall, making it a great experience for all foodies on Long Island.

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