Where to warm up with a bowl of soup in Indianapolis, IN

Warm your hands and heart with these soulful, hearty soups around the Circle City that are perfect served on a cold winter day.

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Shapiro’s has been Indianapolis’ beloved deli stop for more than 115 years.

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It’s soup season, Indy. There’s nothing better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day — or when you’re feeling a little under the weather.

Here are some places around Indy that cook up “good soup.”

Small Batch Soups by Soupremacy, 7 E. Market St.

This local business started cooking up fast, delicious, and healthy soups in 2014. It has 100+ recipes it rotates through each week.

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Subito starts baking the bread for its sandwiches at 5 a.m. every day.

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Subito, 34 N. Delaware St.

This takeout lunch spot that was featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” bakes its signature Garda rolls from scratch each morning + has a wide variety of 90+ soups that change daily.

Shapiro’s Delicatessen, 808 S. Meridian St.

This Circle City classic has been serving up Kosher-style deli classics since 1905. Try its cabbage borscht soup, matzo ball soup, or stews.

John’s Famous Stew, 1146 Kentucky Ave.

This old-school eatery + bar dishes up beef stew, chili, and other hearty American comfort-food classics.

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City Editor Nicole’s go-to at Cafe Patachou was an omelet, but now it’s the turkey chili.

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Goose the Market, 2503 N. Delaware St.

Stop in for the soup of the day — recent features
have included broccoli cheddar and butternut squash.

Cafe Patachou, Multiple locations

All-day lunch at this Indy icon consists of the choice between tomato artichoke soup (which has been served daily since 1989), turkey chili, or matzo ball soup available on Fridays.

The Mousetrap, 5565 N. Keystone Ave.

Indy’s Grateful Dead bar claims it cooks “The Greatest Chili Ever Sold” — and we don’t disagree. Pair your cup with a massive “The Shining Star” pork tenderloin.

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