We asked readers for their go-to cold weather dish — whether homemade or on a menu. Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity:
“The French onion soup at Wilde Bar and at Lady Gregory’s.”
— Carol Bryant
“Matzoh ball-kreplach noodle soup.”
— Scott Chasen
“Short ribs.”
— Melissa Jones
“Pasta fagioli at La Scarola is the best ever.”
— P. Teodo
“Hot and spicy chili. It has to be my homemade chili. It’s a nutritious comfort meal with protein. Dried pinto beans, added canned beans, any type of ground meat, tomatoes, beef broth, veggies and spices.”
— Janet Crawford
“My dad’s goulash.”
— Helen Rogers
“Lohikeitto — a salmon, dill [and] cream soup. Warm, flavorful. If it keeps the Finns warm, it’s good enough for Chicago.”
— Dave Kraft
“Chicken soup.”
— Myrna Kar
“Potato casserole with the cornflakes on top.”
— Jackie Waldhier
“50-cent instant ramen. It’s fast, it’s hot, it’s filling.”
— Franklin Eric Dickerson