Soup’s on at Arch Eats central, and George and Cheryl have a crock full of recommendations for where to get a delicious bowl. From the quintessential French onion to their favorite chili, the co-hosts dish on the best soups St. Louis has to offer, as well as which establishments are guaranteed to always have something delicious simmering in a stockpot. Whether the volatile weather has you craving something warm and soothing, a lighter lunch, or a cure for whatever ails you this time of year, their picks are sure to make your mealtime more delicious. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Lazy River Grill, 631 Big Bend, Manchester, 636-207-1689
• 3Gerards Pizza
• South Grand Soup Crawl (February)
• Civil Life Brewing Co. (Soup Sundays), 3714 Holt, Tower Grove South, no listed phone
• Stellar Hog (brisket chili), 5623 Leona, Holly Hills, 314-481-8448
• Colleen’s Cafe (Denver green chili), 7337 Forsyth, University City, 314-727-8427
• DouDou Cafe (pho), 6318 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-952-2255
• Fork & Stix (khao soi), 549 Rosedale, Skinker-DeBaliviere, 314-863-5572
• Stew’s Food & Liquor (khao soi), 1862 S. 10th, Soulard, no listed phone
• Chiang Mai (khao soi), 8158 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-961-8889
• Nudo House (Hebrew Hammer), Creve Coeur and Delmar Loop
• Union Loafers (chicken & rice), 1629 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-833-6111
• Blueberry Hill (chicken noodle), 6504 Delmar, The Delmar Loop, 314-727-4444
• Russell’s on Macklind (chicken noodle), 5400 Murdoch, Southampton, 314-553-9994
• Brasserie by Niche (French onion), 4580 Laclede, Central West End, 314-454-0600
• Truffles (French onion), 9202 Clayton, Ladue, 314-567-9100
• Shay’s Creole Smokehouse (gumbo), 912 S. Main, St. Charles, 314-852-2803
• Sister Cities Cajun (seafood gumbo), 3550 S. Broadway, Marine Villa, 314-405-0447
• The Gin Room (osh), 3200 S. Grand, Tower Grove East, 314-771-3411
• Lona’s Lil Eats (Hill Tribe Soup), 2199 California, Fox Park, 314-925-8938
• Robin Restaurant (whitefish chowder), 7268 Manchester, Maplewood, no listed phone
• Levels Nigerian Cuisine (pepper & goat, egusi), 1405 Washington, Downtown West, 314-571-9990
• Peel Wood Fired Pizza (smoked tomato bisque, wild mushroom), Multiple locations
• Straub’s (selection), Multiple locations
• Companion Cafe (selection), 9781 Clayton, Ladue, 314-218-2280
• Bike Stop Cafe (soup flight), 701 S. Riverside, St. Charles, 636-724-9900

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