We’re sure that you’ve been drinking enough hot chocolate as the downpour continues. But, it’s time to put your cup down for a change as you warm up to these delectable soups. Pearl Mathias brings you perfect options for the monsoon
Tomato Shorba Soup
This hearty soup is made from tomato consommé and includes cherry tomatoes, green peas, coriander leaves and a special in-house mix. Its mouth-watering flavours are sure to get you all warmed up for the season.
Available at Light House Café, Khar & Worli
Cost Rs 210
Minestrone Ala Genovese

Taste the delectable flavours of your favourite vegetables, all of which blend well together in this soup. And, for those who prefer a bit of a bite, macaroni is added in too!
Available at The Bay View Restaurant, Hotel Marine Plaza
Cost Rs 320
Seafood Bouillabaisse

Dig into this rich seafood bisque made with fresh fish, squid, clams and succulent prawns. Don’t you want to rush over and order it this instant?
Available at Woodside Inn, Woodhouse Road, Colaba
Cost Rs 395
Tibetan Thukpa

Also known as Tibetan noodle soup, this dish consists of noodles, broth and delicious chicken, and is rounded off with delectable seasonal vegetables.
Available at Foodhall at Palladium
Cost Rs 200
Shiitake Consommé

This is a personal favourite and a must-try if you love mushrooms. The rich soup includes shiitake, shimeji and enoki mushrooms in a palatable spring onion and soy broth that is perfect to sip on as you watch the rain pour down.
Available at Café Basilico, Bandra
Cost Rs 270
Kharode ka Shorba

This looks as delicious as it sounds and tastes great too! Non-vegetarians simply must dig in to this soup, which is made with slow-cooked mini lamb trotters, and finished with saffron cream.
Available at Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi
Cost Rs 495
Mexican Tomato and Tortilla Soup

A delicious mixture of tangy tomatoes, bell peppers and fresh corn flavoured with garlic and Tabasco sauce, this is topped with crispy fried nachos for a sinful indulgence. It’s the perfect treat to suit the gloomy monsoon weather.
Available at 212 Café and Bar, Kurla
Cost Rs 175