Where is the best soup in New York?

Based on diner recommendations, the best soup in New York is at Colombia Con Sabor. We compared 10 restaurants serving soup.

How much does soup cost in New York?

Soup prices in New York range from $5.50 to $34.00 across 10 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in New York

Best Soup in New York

10 restaurants compared

Price range: $5.50 – $34.00

Avg recommendation: 94%

Top 5 Soup in New York (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 10 restaurants:

Colombia Con Sabor, $10.95 (Jackson Heights)
Bolivian Llama Party, $5.50 (Sunnyside)
2nd Ave Deli — 97% recommended, $13.95 (Upper East Side)
Szechuan Mountain House — 96% recommended, $34.00 (East Village)
Russ & Daughters Cafe — 95% recommended, $14.00 (Lower East Side)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 10 Restaurants Compared

Colombia Con Sabor

Jackson Heights·$$

Daily Ajiaco

$10.95

Bogotá-style potato and chicken soup with corn, cream, and capers.

Bolivian Llama Party

Sunnyside·$

Sopa de Maní

$5.50

Creamy peanut soup with beef broth and potatoes.

#397% recommend

2nd Ave Deli

Upper East Side·$$$

Matzo Ball Soup

$13.95

Clear chicken broth with a single, massive, fluffy matzo ball.

Tip: One bowl is a meal in itself. If you're also ordering a pastrami sandwich, share the soup—it's filling and incredibly rich.

#496% recommend

Szechuan Mountain House

East Village·$$$

Beef Sour Soup

$34.00

Thinly sliced beef in a bright, golden broth with pickled greens and pumpkin.

Tip: The broth is incredibly addictive. It's a great contrast if you're also ordering very spicy chili-heavy dishes. The pickled greens add a nice crunch.

#595% recommend

Russ & Daughters Cafe

Lower East Side·$$$

Matzo Ball Soup

$14.00

Clear chicken broth with a single, massive, fluffy matzo ball.

#695% recommend

S&P Lunch

Flatiron·$$

Matzo Ball Soup

$12.00

Clear chicken broth with a single, massive, fluffy matzo ball.

Tip: It's the best thing to order if you're feeling under the weather. The broth is rich and the matzo ball is never leaden or dense.

#795% recommend

Her Name is Han

Koreatown·$$

Nurungji Chicken Soup

$22.00

Crispy rice and tender chicken in a deep, aromatic broth.

Tip: Don't stir the rice in immediately! Let the bottom layer stay crispy for a bit so you get that toasted crunch along with the broth.

#895% recommend

Dept. of Culture

Crown Heights·$$$

Pepper Soup

Thin-brothed goat pepper soup with ginger, onions, and Saint John's wort.

Tip: Start with this and let your palate adjust to the heat. By the fourth course, you'll be ready for anything.

#988% recommend

Jungsik

Tribeca·$$$$

Kongguk (Soy Bean Soup) with Truffle Pearls

$25.00

Chilled soy bean broth-based soup with truffle spheres and seasonal vegetables.

Tip: This dish shows Chef Yim's respect for Korean tradition while adding contemporary flourishes. The contrast between cold broth and warm pearls is subtle but essential.

#1088% recommend

Dar Lbahja

Astoria·$$

Harira

$6.00

Moroccan soup with lentils, chickpeas, and beef in tomato broth.