by Ilana Jacqueline

From Mizner to Boca West and back again, if you’re driving around Boca Raton looking for a bowl of soup I’ve got your road map.  The following recommendation took many years of stomach aches to compile. Each bowl is a regular favorite.

 1. 5 Spice’s Hong Kong Dumpling & Roast Pork Noodle Soup

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While not exactly kosher, this delicious and hearty soup will make you feel like a new man. The extra-large portion comes with a nest of thin egg noodles, tender roast pork and pork and shrimp stuffed dumplings. Don’t worry about the sniffling and slurping you’ll be doing—I think I read somewhere that slurping is a sign of appreciation in this culture! (The sniffling however….May want to grab some extra napkins for take-out.)

Website: 5spice.com/home.php

 Address: 1200 NW 51st St # A1, Boca Raton, FL 33431

2. Senor Burrito’s Mexican Chicken Soup

SenorBurritos In a quiet plaza just off Federal Highway is a hidden gem. Maybe you’ve been to their sister-restaurant Las Fajitas? No? You’re missing out. Especially on their Mexican Chicken Soup. Loaded with chicken, carrots, cilantro, potatoes and warm avocado this clear broth soup is basically a Cinco de Mayo bash in a bowl. Surprisingly mild, this soup won’t clear our your sinuses—but it is the perfect chicken soup for a hungry patient in need of some TLC.

Website: www.senorburrito.com/

Address: 513 NE 20th St, Boca Raton, FL 33431

3. Greek Corner Tavern’s Avgolemono Soup

64127_199078076860163_1984606923_n Combing eggs, lemon, and I don’t know—magic? This addicting bowl of deliciousness has the thickness of a bowl of grits but the fresh taste of lemony-yolk.  One bowl may not be enough to quench your thirst.

Website: www.greekcornertavern.com/

Address: 2257 N Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL, 33431

4. Rise’s Lobster and Shrimp Wanton Soup 

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While I’m usually racing to this joint for a couple of crazy sushi rolls with ingredients like mango and sundried tomatoes—when my stomach isn’t down for the ride I go for the soup. Even a small bowl is filling, just make sure to ask for some crispy noodles to add!

Website:  southflorida.menupages.com/restaurants/rise

Address: 6063 Southwest 18th Street, Swt 108, Boca Raton, FL 33433

5. Ben’s Kosher Deli’s Chicken in the Pot 

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Hope the whole family just came down with the flu because you won’t be able to finish this bowl on your own. Ben’s Chicken in the Pot comes with a matzo ball, noodles, kreplach, peas, carrots and you can add either half a kosher chicken or lean breast of flanken. Flanken! You lucky dog.

Website: www.bensdeli.net/

Address: 9942 Clint Moore Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33498

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