Mexican-style chicken soup for the soul (and that nasty cold)

November 7, 2:05 PMAtlanta Comfort Food Restaurant ExaminerMichele Waterman

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With cold and flu season here, many of us will be craving the comfort of a steaming bowl of chicken soup before long. But if you’re tired of the traditional soup in a can and want something satisfying, yet different, you may want to head to one of Atlanta’s great Mexican restaurants for a bowl of spicy chicken soup.

For around $5 you can enjoy a huge bowl of Mexican-style chicken soup at several fabulous local restaurants. If you’re feeling really under the weather, get your order to-go and enjoy it at home under the quilt your grandmother made you.

Don’t expect noodles though, the Mexican version has a hearty serving of rice. Pico de Gallo adds a bright, fresh flavor and the broth definitely has a kick to it. Topped with a lush slice of avocado, a few spoonfuls and you’ll be feeling better in no time.

Here are a few of our favorites:

• La Parilla (locations in Canton, Norcross, Marietta, Flowery Branch, Powder Springs, Fayetteville, Woodstock, Alpharetta, Newnan, Acworth, McDonough and Atlanta)
• El Azteca (locations in Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Midtown and Buckhead)
• El Porton (locations in Roswell, Alpharetta and Duluth)