Lure Fish House is known for having some of the freshest seafood in town. The restaurant’s specialties are driven inland each day from the restaurant’s oceanside Southern California processing facility. The New England clam chowder is fresh, creamy, and flavorful — making it a must-try dish for any seafood lover.

It’s hard to go wrong with the Southwestern flavors of a traditional chicken tortilla soup, but Diego Pops’ spicy variation is extra delicious. It’s made with tender chicken, poblano peppers, and corn, then topped with avocado, queso Oaxaca, and a generous helping of crunchy tortilla strips.

Italian Wedding soup — named for its superbly combined ingredients that come together like two people in marriage — gets a rendition worthy of its reputation at Streets of New York. This traditional variation is made with couscous, tomatoes, spinach, sweet red pepper, and miniature meatballs topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty garlic bread.

For folks with special dietary needs, True Food Kitchen makes it easy to order a scrumptious meal. The creamy, autumnal butternut squash soup is gluten-free and vegan, to boot.

New York-style delicatessen Miracle Mile has mastered comfort food during its more than 70 years in the Valley, and the restaurant’s beef stew is no exception. The hearty dish is made with chunks of beef brisket, potatoes, celery, and carrots — the type of soup that makes you want to cuddle up in a cozy sweater with a bowl.

Gadzooks is a Phoenix-area favorite, and for good reason — its unpretentious, quick, and tasty every time. Next time you’re there, try the spicy potato and corn chowder; it’s a one-of-a-kind soup that’s filling and flavorful, with guajillo-braised short ribs, three types of peppers, veggies, lots of potato, and corn.