Austin Cold Wave Proves Conservatives’ Point: Global Warming is a Hoax!!!
Just kidding! Wanted to get your attention. What this recent cold snap really proves is that we all need to know where to find a great bowl of hot soup. Here are some suggestions.
The Pho Tom (shrimp) at Non La in Lakeway is my favorite: wonderful beef broth, rice noodles, plump shrimp and the aromatic enticement of this soup make for a great cold day experience. It even reheats beautifully although the noodles can thicken up a bit.
The Can Chua Ga at Hao Hao on William Cannon and Manchaca. This is a hot and sour soup with a chicken broth, pineapples, cabbage and a variety of other veggies. I love it and you will as well. Served steaming hot, this soup will make you yearn for the occasional cold day.
The Aztec Corn and Shrimp Bisque at Chez Zee. is a must for any cold day. The sumptuous tomato chicken broth provides the starting flavor point and then it’s fired up with popcorn shrimp, whole kernel corn and fresh veggies.
A steaming bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup at Manny Hattan’s Deli. At Gateway Center. This is, of course, the ultimate Jewish penicillin. Whether with or without motzoh balls, it absolutely rocks.
The She Crab Soup at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse is absolutely to die for. This low country delight combines lump crab with fresh celery, onions and potatoes in a luxurious cream base. This is a wickedly good soup for all kinds of temperatures but particularly when it’s cold.
The Russian Borscht at the European Bistro in Pflugerville. Borscht is an amazing blend of beets, sour cream, beef broth, bone-in shank, onions and other delights. In the hands of Piroska at the EB, this soup takes on an entirely different meaning. Perfect for cold weather.
The Tortilla Soup at Zax Pints and Plates. The cayenne and Mexican oregano offer ying to the yang of pureed tortillas, chicken stock, corn and zucchini. This is one of my favorite versions of this popular soup in the city.
