5 cozy, delicious soups in Birmingham to try right now

As leaves change colors and temps continue to drop (fingers crossed), you’ll want some yummy, local eats to keep you warm. Lucky for you, we’ve got just the thing. Keep reading for five delicious soups at Birmingham restaurants to try.

1. Chicken and rice soup | El Barrio

I could talk about this chicken and rice soup—or anything at El Barrio—for hours. I tried it for the first time earlier this month and came back for more just two days later.

Pop in to try it for yourself; add a side of their cornbread and thank me later.

Psst, El Barrio also has their seasonal Pozole on the menu right now. If it’s anywhere near the deliciousness of the chicken and rice soup, you can count me in.

• Location: 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:30AM-8PM | Friday-Saturday 11:30AM-9PM | Closed Sunday-Monday

2. Mushroom soup | Brick & Tin

Brick & Tin’s mushroom soup has been raved about by our team, and rightfully so. It’s creamy, flavorful and just the thing to get you into the fall spirit.

Don’t just take our word for it, though. Stop by one of the two locations around town and try it.

• Downtown Birmingham location
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-3PM | Closed Saturday-Sunday
• Mountain Brook location
  • Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30AM-8PM | Sunday 10:30AM-2PM

3. Spicy coconut soup | Surin

Surin has been serving authentic Thai cuisine since 1990, and the exceptional food and quality customer service proves it.

They have plenty of locations across Birmingham and the southeast, so go ahead and plan your trip.

Find all Surin locations and hours at their website.

4. Beef fat candle stew | OvenBird

It’s no wonder that this beef fat candle stew is OvenBird’s most-requested signature dish. Featuring a flaming candle that melts to blend with seasoned pan juices, this stew is the perfect thing to keep you warm this fall. Plus, it’s paired with Hinkel’s Bakery bread for dipping.

• Location: 2810 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 5-10PM | Closed Sunday-Tuesday

5. Daily rotating soup | The Garage

Here at Bham Now, we love The Garage. They have a daily rotating soup, perfect for any fall day. We popped by and were pleasantly surprised by their creamy and delicious tomato soup—guess we’ll have to keep coming back to try the others.

• Location: 2304 10th Terrace S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 11AM-11PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-2AM | Sunday Noon-10PM

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