Just over the Providence border in Cranston, Lily’s Soups and Scoops offers the best of both worlds with bowls of soup and ice cream. As November shifts our focus from frozen to cozy, owner Lily Scott turns up the heat with crowd-pleasing harvests. “This fall we’re loving local squashes and pumpkins,” says Scott, who looks forward to rotating in the Fall Squash Soup, which is offered along with all the usual suspects: Tomato Basil, Portuguese Kale, Chicken Noodle, and Chicken and Rice.
When she opened the unique concept last year, she explains, “I hoped that friends and neighbors could have a place to pick up a nutritious homemade meal.” This includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options – and for bread lovers, rest assured that loaves are scratch-made and excellent for dunking. Guests can also order grilled cheese, with or without additions like bacon and nut-free pesto, as well as fresh-baked cookies and cakes for dessert. “It warms my heart knowing Rhode Island loves our food as much as I do,” says Scott. 1850 Broad Street, Cranston, LilysSoupsAndScoops.com
The Garden Grille in Pawtucket is an easy favorite among plant-based eaters, who are enticed by the cozy atmosphere and commitment to high-quality ingredients. Explains director of operations Deanna Lockard, “Since the restaurant opened in 1996, our vision has been to create a welcoming haven where wholesome, scratch-made vegetarian comfort food brings people together.”
And it doesn’t get more wholesome than the Beer Onion Soup, a rich, savory broth topped with pretzel croutons and cheddar cheese. Garden Grille also offers a rotating soup of the day in a range of styles, from Lentil Chili to Thai Tomato, Split Pea Charred Jalapeño to White Bean Minestrone. “Like our entire menu, all of our soups are made from scratch and fully vegan with the option for real or vegan cheese,” says Lockard. Pair any with the new Autumn Salad, made up of roasted beets and butternut squash, arugula, apples, maple walnuts, goat cheese, and green goddess dressing, exemplifying the eatery’s passion for crafting “dishes that nourish both body and soul.” 727 East Avenue, Pawtucket, GardenGrilleRI.com
There’s no better pairing than soup and a sandwich, and in November, the Bodega on Smith offers the ultimate combo: the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Sandwich with a piping hot bowl of Butternut Squash Soup, which is filled with fall spices. “After we roast the squash in the oven, we combine the ingredients with some cream and whip it to perfection, and garnish with pumpernickel croutons,” shares catering manager, Regina Lester. Along with many soups on the menu, a vegan version is also available.
This family-owned and -operated deli in the heart of the rejuvenated Smith Hill area, which is known for its Italian grinder and Cubano sandwiches, devises seasonal specials made in house with fresh ingredients, along with offering catering services. Another crowd-pleaser on the menu this month is the Hearty Beef Stew, a rustic concoction filled with potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion, simmered in beef broth and finished with red wine. Lester suggests pairing this savory affair with their Mini Cheddar Corn Muffins. 373 Smith Street, BodegaOnSmith.com
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