'Tis the season — the season for soup sippin’. When the weather outside is frightful and it’s dark out by 4 p.m., there’s nothing else to do except get cozy with a hot cup of soup.

From a comforting clam chowda to spicy ramen, the Boston area has no shortage of spots with good soup.

Bar Lyon, 1750 Washington St.

French Onion Soup — $15.95

For an elevated soup, sip Bar Lyon’s take on the classic, complete with sweet vidalia onion + comté.

Pho Basil, 177A Mass. Ave.

Pho Ga — $10.50

Vietnamese chicken noodle soup served up in an aromatic broth.

Union Oyster House, 41 Union St.

Clam Chowder — $7.95

Splurge for a larger size of the classic clam chowder for $9.95.

Dakzen, 195 Elm St., Somerville

Tom-Yum Noodle Soup — $8.95

A hot and spicy noodle soup with pork, nuts, and shrimp, topped with cilantro + crispy fried wonton.

Revolution Health Kitchen, Multiple locations

Vegetable Lentil Soup — $4.95

Red lentil soup made with carrots, cabbage, onion, zucchini, and of course, love.

Soup Shack, Multiple locations

Dac Biet — $12.95

Vietnamese beef noodle soup served with fresh bean sprouts, basil leaves + a lime wedge.

New England Soup Factory, 244 Needham St., Newton

Italian Beef Stew — $10.75
Lots of red wine compliments this stew filled with chunks of tender beef.

Little Big Diner, 1247 Centre St., Newton

Chicken Paitan Ramen — $16

Add chili crisp oil to this classic ramen dish for a little something extra.

Branch Line, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown

Rotisserie Chicken Soup — $10

It’s worth a trip to Watertown for this simple yet special chicken soup.