75173 Mon Nov 07 14:51:28 -0800 2005 14 2 Los Angeles Area 0 413539 The weather is getting colder and it is time for soup! Besides pho (an often discussed subject here), where are some good soups in OC? Mr Stox - lobster bisque that brings a tear to my eye. Mon Nov 07 14:51:28 -0800 2005 0 oc climber 1 413568 I like the adobe stew at Gypsey Den or the cocky-leaky at Rutabegorz Mon Nov 07 16:17:37 -0800 2005 413539 0 Rm33 2 414107 I second the cocky-leeky at Rutabegorz, and add that they, too, make a pretty mean chicken tortilla soup. Although there's not much soup in the bowl, the meat, vegetables & cheese pretty much fill the bowl. So is it still called soup?? Wed Nov 09 12:08:49 -0800 2005 413568 0 Just Cid 1 413584 Don't laugh...the new Chicken Tortilla Soup at El Pollo Loco is excellent. Mon Nov 07 16:47:25 -0800 2005 413539 0 Funwithfood 2 413601 I second that. Really chunky with good chicken and veggies and that good cojita cheese on top. Mon Nov 07 17:18:24 -0800 2005 413584 0 ocbrody 1 413588 Ramen from Santoku or Hakata Ramen Hot udon from Fukada Mon Nov 07 17:00:39 -0800 2005 413539 0 Tuck 1 413623 The Beef Noodle Soup at A & J Deli, at the corner of Jeffrey and Walnut in Irvine. Get it with the thick wide noodles. It's delicious. Mon Nov 07 18:45:10 -0800 2005 413539 0 bruingal 1 413663 Noodle Avenue on Redhill in Tustin does some tastey "asain" soups for cheap. They offer a variety of noodles and meat add-ins. Link: http://mealcentric.blogspot.com/2005/10/word-on-street-noodle-avenue.html Mon Nov 07 20:14:29 -0800 2005 413539 0 MEalcentric 1 413695 If you want to eat it while cuddled up at home I would suggest the VONS Signature Soups (preferably from their Hot-Soup self-serve counter where you can sample about 5 or 6 varieties that change daily). I put it into a hollowed-out sourdough or french bread loave that is sold right next to the soups (along with some pre-packaged croutons and moist and tasty cornbread). My favorites are the Tuscan Tomato Bisque, Three Mushroom, Steakhouse Chili, & Cravin Crab. Delicious! Mon Nov 07 21:28:58 -0800 2005 413539 0 Rich 2 413761 Those Signature soups (in their own little hot stand) are surprisingly good. Not all, but many. My favorite is the potatoe soup. It tastes like a baked potatoe with cheese and bacon and a little onion on it. Best potatoe soup I've had. Tue Nov 08 10:15:28 -0800 2005 413695 0 kc girl 1 413763 The soup at Sabatino's on Wednesday and on Friday is very good. I think it is potatoe or a thick creamy soup on Wednesday and clam chowder on Friday. Sabatino's Lido Shipyard Sausage Company 251 Shipyard Way Newport Beach (949) 723-0621 Tue Nov 08 10:22:10 -0800 2005 413539 0 kc girl 1 413774 Avila's El Ranchito restaurants make wonderful chicken soup. Tue Nov 08 11:24:46 -0800 2005 413539 0 MzMaggie 1 413846 imho, best authentic chicken tortilla soup at the most random place... picante martin's on balboa island. (320 marine avenue, 949-675-4627). really nice people too! Tue Nov 08 15:26:30 -0800 2005 413539 0 feedmimi 1 414716 I like the Chicken Vegetable soup at Harbor House. The vegetables are cut into large pieces -- Mexican style. This is like home-made. They offer a soup and sandwich meal that is pretty good. As good as it is I still have a hard time not ordering the Steak & eggs breakfast. A real value for the price. At the Sunset Beach location I like sitting at a front window booth. On a rainy night it is nice to look out at PCH as you enjoy your soup. My wife and I drive from SGV just to do that. A seat at the counter is always nice as well. Just don’t accept a table way in the back “patio” room. It is worth the wait to get a table in the original front section. The crew is always cool -- good people! We have been to the Dana Point location also. The food, service and beach café ambiance is just the same. Open 24 hrs. Harbor House Café – Two locations (Breakfast - Steak & eggs, lunch and Dinner, great soups) 34157 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point, CA, 92629 (949) 496-9270 Harbor House Café - (Breakfast - Steak & eggs, lunch and Dinner, great soups) 16341 Pacific Coast Highway Sunset Beach, CA, 90742 (562) 592-5404 Fri Nov 11 03:55:48 -0800 2005 413539 0 Like-Go-Eat? 1 414719 Wor Wonton @ S&W @ Walnut & Jeffrey in Irvine. Fri Nov 11 09:44:10 -0800 2005 413539 0 JB