We are officially knee-deep into soup season! And what better way to spend your lunch break in the cold of winter than going to get some nice, warm soup in Louisville, with so many culinary options and kinds available? We’ve done some research, dived deep into the reviews and ratings, and explored menus to bring you our list of the top 8 restaurants to consider when you’re craving a cup of soup in Louisville, whether that be chili, cheddar and broccoli, pho, pozole – they’ve got it all!

Lotsa Pasta

An Italian pasta shop? On a soup list?

It might seem unlikely, but this Pasta Shop has grown to be specialists of many things, and their offered soup menu is one of the most extensive of all, with 3 hot soups available at the deli every day with at least one vegetarian option. And, since all their soups are so sought after, they have additional frozen soups for purchase so that you can just heat it up and have quality soup whenever you want!

Their available homemade frozen soups:

• Beef Chili
• Broccoli Cheddar
• Buffalo Chicken
• Chicken Noodle
• Corn Chowder
• Cream of Mushroom
• Creamy Tomato Dill
• Curry Lentil
• Ham & Bean
• Italian Wedding
• Potato Leek
• Tomato Artichoke
• Tomato Basil Cheddar
• Vegetarian Vegetable
• White Chicken Chili

Crave Café

The Courier Journal quoted it as, “the best-kept secret on Frankfort Avenue,” and it has a rotating soup menu that is 50 soups deep. Wow, talk about extensive, right? Crave Café and Catering operates a very successful catering business, but still finds the time, love, and dedication to run their brick-and-mortar shop on Frankfort Ave, where people from all over come to get one of 3 homemade soups that are served everyday. If you’re really looking for some good soup in Louisville, of their 50 soups, the owner Shannon Foster says that their most popular are:

• Spicy Cheeseburger
• Tomato Gouda
• Chicken Tortellini
• Cheesy Cauliflower

Morris’ Deli

Operating in Louisville since 1987, Morris’ Deli has grown from a simple grocery and package shop to a full roster of food services that include sandwiches, BBQ, soups, sides, and refreshments of all kind (they’re a liquor store, as well). Along with this, though, they’ve been able to add a full service, turnkey catering and bar service. Their soup menu includes:

Soupy’s 

With a name like “Soupy’s,” how can you go wrong? Finding soup in Louisville has never been easier or more convenient for you, as their restaurant is a drive-thru and their menu includes plenty of warm options, along with several sandwich, side, and salad choices. They’ve been perfecting their recipes since 1995, though, so make sure you check out their:

• Veggie Vegetable 
• Vegetable Beef 
• Cheesy Potato 
• Chili Bean and Ham 
• Chicken ‘N’ Dumplings
• Cheesey Broccoli  
• Chicken Noodle
• And More

Vietnam Kitchen 

It’s a local favorite around here for soup! Vietnam Kitchen offers much more than soup, but we’re pretty enamored with their soup selection. There’s an entire page dedicated to soup, and that’s what we like to see! Check out their menu for the full spread, but they’ve got:

• Wonton Soup
• Hot and Sour Soup
• Egg Drop Soup
• Vermicelli Noodle Soups
• Rice Noodle Soups
• Egg Noodle Soups
• Tofu Stew Rice Noodle Soup
• Veggie Spicy Hue Style Vermicelli Noodle Soup
• Spicy and Sour Soup with Tofu

Luna’s Mexican Rotisserie 

Let’s talk new! Luna’s Mexican Rotisserie just opened in June 2022 to bring the taste of Puebla, Mexico and the Coast of Veracruz to Louisville, so that you can experience soup in Louisville as you likely never have before. Their selection of all food is incredible, but their stews in particular have drawn a lot of praise from the public. Their stews include:

Starving Artist Cafe & Deli 

In a trail of mystery, there is great soup at the Starving Artist. Without an official website, patrons wait on their tiptoes for this Louisville gem to post the daily menu on their Facebook page, with different soups every day. They serve:

• Thai Chicken and Noodle
• Beans and Greens
• Creamy Tomato
• Chili
• Cabbage and Potato
• Corn and Jalapeno
• Tomato Dill
• Sausage, Black Bean, and Rice
• Mushroom
• Vegetable
• And More

Tea Station Asian Bistro

Although it’s known for it’s sushi menu, the Tea Station Asian Bistro hits all the traditional favorites when it comes to soup, as well. If you’re looking for traditional, authentic, Asian soup in Louisville, then you should definitely check out their Norton Commons location! Their soups:

• Chicken and Corn Soup
• Egg Drop Soup
• Hot and Sour Soup
• Miso Soup
• Phoenix Soup
• Sizzling Rice Soup
• Wonton Soup

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