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too, thanks to an addition of the restaurant’s beloved When you’re in the mood for Shanghai Oatmeal Stout. The soup but need something creation is completed with substantial, the Stout Stew at garlic, carrots, celery, onions, Auburn Alehouse will warm (and a healthy sprinkling of fresh fill) you right up. Touted as one herbs and, of course, potatoes. of the floor manager’s most It’s also served with a side of beloved items on their entire garlic bread, so you can sop up menu, this Irish classic gets a every last luscious morsel. twist with tri-tip cooked inhouse for two hours (resulting FUN FACT: Irish stew is traditionally made with lamb. in super tender and flavorful 289 Washington Street, Auburn, bites). The stew has subtle 530-885-2537, auburnalehouse.com notes of chocolate and coffee
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Faux Pho Vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike can enjoy unique creations at Pho Vegan Asian Cuisine. Everything is plant-based—you won’t find any animal products here—but one taste of their Pho Noodle Soup, and it will be hard to tell the difference. Head Chef Thuy Nguyen creates the vegetable stock by simmering broccoli stems until they get ultra soft and a nice broth base is achieved. Familiar pho
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items such as noodles, daikon (radish), carrots, and cabbage are added for a healthy, colorful serving of veggies. The bowl is fully customizable, too; choose from mock beef, “meatballs,” or “chicken.” If you’d like to take it up a notch, feel free to add fresh tofu, wontons, or extra noodles. FUN FACT: Pho is widely considered to be the national dish of Vietnam. 6661 Stanford Ranch Road, Suite E, Rocklin, 916-259-1588; 329 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 916-6936560, pho-vegan.com
Auburn Alehouse photo courtesy of Auburn Alehouse. Pho Vegan Asian Cuisine photo by Taylor Gillespie.
Warm up in a snap this winter with these delectable local soups.
