Best Soup in New York
10 restaurants compared
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
Daily Ajiaco
$10.95
Bogotá-style potato and chicken soup with corn, cream, and capers.
2nd Ave Deli
Matzo Ball Soup
$13.95
Clear chicken broth with a single, massive, fluffy matzo ball.
Szechuan Mountain House
Beef Sour Soup
$34.00
Thinly sliced beef in a bright, golden broth with pickled greens and pumpkin.
Russ & Daughters Cafe
Matzo Ball Soup
$14.00
Clear chicken broth with a single, massive, fluffy matzo ball.
S&P Lunch
Matzo Ball Soup
$12.00
Clear chicken broth with a single, massive, fluffy matzo ball.
Her Name is Han
Nurungji Chicken Soup
$22.00
Crispy rice and tender chicken in a deep, aromatic broth.
Dept. of Culture
Pepper Soup
Thin-brothed goat pepper soup with ginger, onions, and Saint John's wort.
Jungsik
Kongguk (Soy Bean Soup) with Truffle Pearls
$25.00
Chilled soy bean broth-based soup with truffle spheres and seasonal vegetables.
Dar Lbahja
Harira
$6.00
Moroccan soup with lentils, chickpeas, and beef in tomato broth.