SAVORY SOUPS AND STEWS

PHOTOS BY Noushin Nourizadeh

Time to embrace the chill of winter San Diego–style with a big bowl of goodness.

Photos By Donny Michel

NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Executive Chef Jason Knibb claims that roasted butternut squash is the star, but his garnish of crumbled Brussels sprouts, roasted pear, pickled mustard seeds, and hazelnuts plays a superb role with just the right texture.

Americana Restaurant
Squash Soup

This creamy soup celebrates the natural sweetness and smooth texture of harvest squash. Better yet, it is loaded with antioxidants, so it is as good for you as it tastes.

Mystique Dining

A seasonal medley of gourmet mushrooms and root vegetables slow simmered in red wine makes this dish full of rich umami flavor. It is served with golden duchess potatoes.

Ranch 45
Udon Noodle Soup

Imagine this beautiful presentation: a bowl featuring Shaved Brandt Beef tri-tip, with Chino Farms tatsoi and scallions set before you, then covered with bone broth. The udon noodles are served on the side.

Pomodoro
Invernale

To our Italian friends, this warm, welcoming stew is the epitome of winter. A simple, yet so pleasing mixture of carrots, celery, lentil, cabbage, green beans, and cannellini beans.

Osteria Romantica
Lentil Soup

A winter staple and symbol of good luck in Italy, this healthy lentil soup begins with aromatic vegetables that are sauteed in olive oil and simmered gently on the stove.

OB Meat Company
Brisket Burnt-End Chili

This slow-burning chili kills the chill with charred brisket ends, beans, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and house spices.

Pummaro
Minestrone

A generous dollop of homemade pesto stirred into this traditional Italian vegetable soup gives an intense sweet flavor of garlic and basil.