7 Must-Try Soups Around D.C. This Winter

Here are 7 spoon-worthy bowls to devour right now around D.C. 

Afghan soups at Lapi

The Popal Group chef Shamim Popal (Lapis, Lapop, Lutèce, Pascual) put a trio of Afghan soups on the Adams Morgan menu this winter. 

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Cauliflower soup at Quadrant

The cozy Ritz-Carlton lounge from Seven Reasons Group (Imperfecto, Quadrant, The Saga, JOY, Surreal) serves a gorgeously creamy cauliflower soup fit for winter 

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Butternut squash velouté at 2941 Restaurant

Don't let the casual setting fool you. Their secret sauce takes crab cakes to the next level, making them addictive in the best way. 

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Ramen at Bantam King

Part of Daikaya Group’s ramen empire, this cheery Chinatown staple uniquely relies on paitan stock — its version of chicken noodle soup 

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Butternut squash soup 

Five-time James Beard nominee Amy Brandwein offers a seasonal “zuppa” on her rotating four- course menus that celebrate northern Italian cuisine 

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Matzoh ball soup

Around since 1963, the Silver Spring institution continues to draw regulars for its famous, golden-colored matzoh ball soup. 

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Avgolemono soup

Dupont’s dreamy Greek newcomer that just added lunch serves a spot-on rendition of the Mediterranean county’s avgolemono soup ($12) featuring chicken, lemon, and rice. 

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