The best soup spot in each state

Whether you're aiming to eat healthier in the new year or just need a bowl or something cozy and warm, it's officially soup season. It's easy to make your own, but sometimes you treat yourself to a hearty bowl of soup made by someone who does it for a living. We pored over menus, review sites, and writeups from food critics to find locally owned, locally loved spots across the country with delicious house-made soups, with bonus points for a cozy atmosphere. Read on for the best place for hearty soup in every state, even if some have a coronavirus-inspired limitation — or taking this pandemic moment to hibernate temporarily or finish some renovations.

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