7 Best Soup Places in New Mexico!
Soup is one of those foods that has magical properties. It warms us on a cold day, soothes when we’re not feeling well, and is a meal that doesn’t overwhelm. When it’s made-from-scratch daily it’s also a mouthwatering elixir that never disappoints. From homemade chicken noodle to hearty bowls of chile, here are the best places for a bowl of soup in New Mexico.
Del's Restaurant & Gifts, Tucumcari, NM
Look for the bull … the one stands sentry over this historic Route 66 restaurant, then step inside and you’ll find a mouthwatering selection of soups … and that’s no bull! There’s a soup and salad bar that boasts a couple of soups each day, so good you’ll stop back in whenever you’re in the area. Best-liked are the cheeseburger, Mexican chicken barley and cream of potato. First opened in 1956, this diner is a delightful step back in time.
Blue Window Bistro, Los Alamos, NM
On any given day, you might get clam chowder, mulligatawny, beer and cheese, chicken tortilla or French onion soup at this casual eatery, that actually has blue trimmed windows. Try a cup as a side, or order a bowl and make a meal of it. For more than 30 years, this restaurant has fed the local community with fresh, local and quality food. An extensive selection of wine and local beer on hand, too.
Indulgence Bakery & Cafe, Las Cruces, NM
A luxurious treat, that is indeed what a meal at this cafe is. Everything is prepared from scratch by the mom and daughter duo who are behind the smells and tastes at this eclectic restaurant. Soups are made daily, as are all of the breads and dessert. Even sandwich meats are roasted in house. Choose from a fresh buttermilk biscuit or hunk of focaccia to dip in your soup.
Long Dragon, Farmington, NM
Don’t be fooled by this restaurant’s unexciting exterior. Once inside, you’ll find food that is tantalizing and plentiful, made with fresh, quality ingredients. The soups, sizzling chicken rice, egg drop, won ton, hot and sour or vegetable are full-bodied, flavorful and a meal in themselves. Carry-out or dine-in.
Tune-Up Cafe, Santa Fe, NM
Inside and out, this tiny restaurant is a good assault on the senses. It’s colorful. The ambiance is funky, fun, welcoming and inviting and the food is packed with zesty, tangy and spicy flavor. The soups are full of creative flavors. Soups of the day include ginger kombucha, Indian corn, coconut curry and carrot, green chile, poblano, avocado and squash. A small eatery with food that packs a wallop.
Cafe Rio, Ruidoso, NM
This pizza parlor has so much more than just pizza. Yes, the East Coast-style pizza is exceptional, but don’t miss the Portuguese kale soup, a blend of kale, cabbage, andouille sausage, potatoes and kidney beans served with house-made focaccia bread. It’s an old family recipe that captures the flavors of its birthplace. Cash only.
Annie’s Soup Kitchen, Albuquerque, NM
Happiness is homemade, that’s the simple truth at this cozy spot that is reminiscent of your favorite grandma’s kitchen. Soup specials are daily and include favorites like green chile, chicken tortilla and asparagus. Plus, there’s always fresh made French Onion. Served with homemade bread—perfect any day.
