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56 E. Andrews Drive 404-239-9023 We love globe-trotting Jenny and her soups. We hate that she’s located in the middle of Buckhead, so that a lunchtime visit is a major traffic nightmare unless you happen to live or work in the area. The small cafe is typically full of designer types rattling jewelry and sweating perfume, so we prefer to eat our turkey chili, tomato-spinach, classic chicken noodle or cool mango-coconut on the patio. Closed in August. less...

Amid all the other marvelous choices on the menu, Brasserie le Coze’s superb soups can be easily taken for granted. But a single spoonful of the bistro’s gazpacho, creamy onion soup or white bean soup with truffle oil seizes your senses as much as any of its appetizers or entrees, and you can have faith that the special soups du jour will measure up as well. less...

Served with high energy in a charming spot, Souper Jenny’s endlessly creative soups are worth a trip to Buckhead. Soups are inexpensive and hearty, usually featuring clear, simple flavors. The menu, which changes daily, might include a chicken soup, a bowl of fresh field peas, a blend of tomatoes and artichokes, a turkey chili or a combination of potato and spinach. Sandwiches include a BLT on country bread or a baguette filled with artichokes, pesto, tomatoes and greens. less...