This place offers an extensive western soup menu with sandwiches and salads. It also prides itself on the all-natural ingredients that go into its soup—no short-cut soup stocks, and MSG is taboo in the kitchen. Try the velvety mushroom stroganoff (from $7.50), rich with an earthy flavor and without the starchy taste. The tomato with basil (from $6.20) is tangy and appetizing—perfect for calorie counters. Equally delectable is the roasted pumpkin with caramelized apple and toasted almonds (from $6.40), robust in taste with a tinge of tartness.

There are few things more comforting than a bowlful of hot, steaming goodness. In our book, here are the best soups in Singapore.