332260 Sat Oct 07 20:41:40 -0700 2006 10 21 The Best 0 1930136 Now that we're on the cusp of flu season, and what with the weather changing from day to day, hour to hour, I thought I'd throw this one out there, see what sticks: Anyone know of a place that makes great chicken soup - I'm talking about the kind with lots of vegetables and a generous portion of bird, even a huge leg bone sticking out of the steaming hot bowl - in this naked city? I had a pretty decent bowl of the stuff at Havana Chelsea a few times, but, when it comes to heavy duty chicken soup, I could use some more recommendations (any borough is fine). Sat Oct 07 20:41:40 -0700 2006 24813 Polecat 1 1930728 Teresa's makes very good chicken soup that resembles your description. Sun Oct 08 05:34:48 -0700 2006 1930136 17058 Pan 1 1936361 although it's not chicken noodle style chicken soup i had a killer bowl of chicken soup at La Maguey y La Tuna- little Mexican place on Houston near Attorney Street. delicious. flavorful, slightly spicy broth with a huge chicken leg sticking out of it- seems like this soup could kick the crap out of a seasonal flu (or a can of Campbells). fyi- they also have a spicy trip soup on their menu that they call "hangover cure soup" if you're feeling more adventurous (or have a slightly different ailment) Tue Oct 10 21:26:26 -0700 2006 1930136 44613 hopalong 2 1936530 the huge chicken leg, that's what i'm looking for. i think i know the joint you're talking about. thanks. Tue Oct 10 22:30:03 -0700 2006 1936361 24813 Polecat 2 1937492 That reminds me, the Sopa de Pollo at El Malecon (the location I'm most familiar with is between 97th and 98th on Amsterdam) is quite good and soothing. Wed Oct 11 07:57:53 -0700 2006 1936361 17058 Pan 3 1937681 Any relation to the El Malecon up in Washington Heights? Wed Oct 11 13:18:32 -0700 2006 1937492 24813 Polecat 4 1945560 Absolutely. Sat Oct 14 07:28:48 -0700 2006 1937681 17058 Pan 2 2050530 I pass by Maguey y La Tuna frequently and love sopa de pollo--will stop in and try it. Thanks. Mon Nov 27 21:00:13 -0800 2006 1936361 55914 marlie202 1 1936864 The Carnegie Deli makes an excellent version. Veselka also makes it very well, but you have to do takeout, since it's one of the most unpleasant, crowded and noisy places on the planet. Wed Oct 11 00:37:38 -0700 2006 1930136 10539 KRS 1 1949258 Clinton Restaurant on Clinton and Houston...there's a hint of lime in the broth. Yum. Mon Oct 16 18:40:14 -0700 2006 1930136 28257 haleyjen 2 1949356 Ah, yes...passed the joint many times. Have been meaning to go in. El Castillo De Jagua on Rivington as well. Thank you. Mon Oct 16 19:02:10 -0700 2006 1949258 24813 Polecat