Elephants Delicatessen's comforting tomato orange soup has been a Portland classic for decades. Credit: Elephants Delicatessen

Elephants Delicatessens comforting tomato orange soup has been a Portland classic for decades.

Elephants Delicatessen‘s comforting tomato orange soup has been a Portland classic for decades. Elephants Delicatessen

The thermostat has dipped and rainy fall weather is upon us, which can only mean one thing: It’s soup season. As all Pacific Northwesterners know, one of the best ways to survive the dreary cold is to curl up with a steaming bowl of something hot and comforting, preferably with some crusty bread on the side for dipping. Below, we’ve gathered a selection of life-giving broths and stews that will have you muttering “Good soup” to yourself. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.

Afuri / Afuri Ramen + Dumpling
This much-buzzed-about Tokyo ramen chain has locations in Beaverton, Buckman, and Old Town-Chinatown and plans to open a location in Slabtown in early spring 2022. The spot is famous for its specialty, a bright, well-balanced yuzu shio ramen, but its creamy sesame tantanmen, available with a rich tonkotsu or vegan hazelnut broth, is equally worth a try.
Beaverton, Buckman, Old Town-Chinatown
Pickup, delivery, dine-in

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