At Capitol Hill's sleek but comfortable Adana, patrons should tuck into a beautiful crock of Japanese-inspired miso clam chowder, a delicious twist on a coastal classic and one of the first dishes chef-owner Shota Nakajima and executive chef Chris Hoey collaborated on. A rich mix of miso, cream, dashi, sake, and Manila clam juice is cut with a touch of mayu, a pungent black garlic oil.

Somehow Nue's whirlwind of international flavors continues to fly under the radar in Seattle. But diners in the know sit at the pint-sized bar or one of the communal tables, think warm thoughts of equatorial nations, and order the biche de pescado. This Ecuadorian soup is sweet and savory, starting with a seafood base layered with peanuts, prawns, rockfish, corn, cassava, annatto, and herbs. Finally, aji criollo green hot sauce furnishes just the right amount of heat. It can't stay secret forever.

Sam’s is a no-nonsense joint that serves up a housemade chili that’s anything but shy. Beef and sausage form a base that's topped with onions and cheese and hit with the right amount of cayenne. And swing by at happy hour to find the chili (not to mention some bacon and cheese) slathered over deep fried fries.

One of the ultimate places to enjoy “soupe à l’oignon gratinée,” classic French onion soup, is Café Presse. Settle in, as this bowl is the perfect blend of perfectly caramelized onions in rich chicken stock, topped with a large country-bread crouton and sealed with broiled Comté cheese on top.

It’s hard to top Ba Bar's pho tai oxtail when you're seeking a serious bowl of noodles and broth to stave off grey skies. Laced with star anise, the broth could almost stand on its own. But throw some tender oxtail and rice noodles into the mix and this bowl of soup takes slurping to a whole new level.

The Pike Brewing Company may be best known for its beers, but the comfort food at its original pub downstairs and this upscale sibling restaurant upstairs are a worthy match for stouts, IPAs, and more. At Tankard and Tun, chef Gabe Spiel focuses on seafood, turning out classics like fish and chips, but "Le Chowder" is the true winter winner, presenting like a soup but eating like a meal. Diners will crave this rockfish-mussel-veggie combo every gray Seattle day.

There’s no doubt Tsukushinbo cranks out fine sushi, but if you’re looking for a savory bowl of noodles to take the chill off, this hidden gem of a restaurant serves up some of the best slurp-worthy ramen around. You’ll find plenty of savory soba and udon options through the week, but stop by Friday for the ever-popular shoyu ramen special topped with pork, spinach, and fishcake. Word to the wise: Arrive early.

有許多可供選擇的麵條湯this no-fuss joint tucked away in an unassuming storefront in the ID. The good news is, no matter what your order — whether it's the Szechuan beef tendon or the pickled vegetables and pork — you’ll amble away happier than when you arrived.

Lect's Soup Stop is a pint-sized grab ‘n' go in Georgetown that ladles up dozens of different soups a month. So if you've got a favorite you've been pining, for consult the daily soup calendar online where you'll find old-timey classics like split pea alongside chicken curry with basmati rice and pork chili verde.

There aren't many places in Seattle that you can find pozole on the menu, at least not served Monday through Friday. El Paisano Rosticeria Y Cocina not only offers this savory hominy and pork stew for lunch crowds through the week, the restaurant makes some of the best pozole you’ll find in this city. Grab a booth and a bowl and fantasize about warmer climes.

You might be drawn in by the chickens roasting over an open flame out back, or by the tacos, tortas, and burritos being plated inside. But when there’s a nip in the air there’s nothing more satisfying than having birria de borrego ladled into your bowl. This Mexican lamb stew is richly flavored and is guaranteed to warm even the coldest of hearts.