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Soup spoon season

10 Houston chefs share 15 top soups that offer comfort and sustenance

Brianna McClane
Nov 12, 2026 | 2:30 pm
​Etoile's French onion

Etoile's French onion soup is a favorite of Ziggy Gruber of Kenny & Ziggy’s.

Courtesy of Etoile

Happy soup season to all who celebrate. The weather has finally dipped low enough in Houston that diners can enjoy a hearty bowl of soup without breaking a sweat. With so many delicious selections at Houston restaurants, we turned to Houston's chef and other restaurant industry experts to find out which brothy creations are worth seeking out.

The only rule? No one could nominate a soup from their own restaurant. Here’s what they had to say.

Dana East, line cook, Uchi Houston

To Dana East of Uchi Houston, the caldo de res at Ruchi Mexican Grille’s Reliant Stadium location “feels like home to me… Even though I’m not Mexican.”

“The caldo de res at that specific Ruchi's tastes like it was made in a Mexican grandmother's kitchen, or like soups that I would eat for family meal that kitchens I work in would make when everybody is sick during the winter,” she says.

East also recommends the Bogotano at Mi Pueblito, a soup made with three kinds of potatoes that she says “imbue a smoky flavor in it that is borderline addictive.”

“I could eat an entire pot of that stuff,” she says. “They serve it with fresh cream and capers that take it to the next level.”

Garrett Rice, owner, Bayou Butchers

The cream of crab soup at Loch Bar is a highlight that Garrett Rice of Bayou Butchers looks forward to after work.

“It’s a simple dish that lets a really good ingredient shine, and they certainly don’t shy away from the crab in true Baltimore fashion,” Rice says. “With Loch Bar’s kitchen open late, I can always count on a cup of crab soup waiting for me after a long shift.”

German Mosquera, executive chef, Long Weekend

When German Mosquera of Long Weekend wants ramen, he heads to Mensho, the Japan-based chain that just opened its second Houston-area location on the border of River Oaks and Montrose.

“For me, it’s all about the broth,” he says. “Mensho’s tori paitan has a rich, velvety texture and incredible umami flavor from start to finish. The perfectly jammy egg adds another layer of richness that keeps me coming back. I also love the intimate Tokyo-style counter seating. It makes for an authentic ramen experience.”

Kerry Pauly, owner, KP’s Kitchen

The matzo ball soup at Kenny and Ziggy’s is “in a league of its own,” according to Kerry Pauly of KP’s Kitchen. He describes it as “rich, flavorful, and pure comfort whether you’re sick or feeling great.”

Louis Lamson Quy, co-owner, Alora

“My favorite go-to spot for soup has always been Phanh Ky,” says Louis Lamson Quy of Alora, a Peruvian-Vietnamese fusion restaurant in Montrose. “They specialize in hủ tiếu nam vang, a noodle dish with roots tracing back to Teochew Chinese immigrants in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It’s also one of the most popular noodle dishes in my hometown, Saigon, so it always feels a little like home to me.

“To me, Phanh Ky is one of the OGs in the game,” he adds. “I first tried it when I moved to Houston nine years ago, and I’ve been coming back ever since. There’s just something comforting about a place that stays consistent after all these years.”

Maria Christie, operator and general manager, Christie’s Seafood and Steaks

“I love, love the lemon chicken soup at Harry’s,” says Maria Christie of Christie’s Seafood and Steaks. "For me the soup at Harry’s reminds me of the way my mom would make the lemon soup.”

“And the lentil soup (at Anonymous Cafe) is really hearty and it just reminds me of cold winter days (whenever we get those in Houston!),” she adds. “It’s absolutely perfect because it has a hint of tomato in it. Deeeelicious!”

Her sister, Kathy Christie, who serves as Christie's director of catering, is a fan of Little Pappasito's chicken tortilla soup. “Whenever you are under the weather, it totally hits the spot,” Kathy says. She adds extra lime to hers.

Nicole Routhier, partner and culinary ambassador, Le Colonial

The bun bo hue at Pho Quynh, a small Vietnamese restaurant located inside 99 Ranch Market, is a year round must for Nicole Routhier of Le Colonial.

“Their spicy, deeply flavorful broth is super comforting and among the best in town. The chef is generous with the noodles and toppings of tender beef brisket, pork shank, gio Hue (steamed pork sausage with black peppercorns), and blood pudding. The soup comes with a side of shaved cabbage, crunchy bean sprouts, Vietnamese mint (rau ram), and a wedge of lime to be added to the soup as you eat. Two tiny containers of fermented shrimp sauce (mam tom) and spicy chili oil are also provided so you can add even more umami to the soup,” Routhier says. “Bun bo hue is a full meal on its own, and my idea of heaven in a bowl.”

Oscar Juarez, founder and owner, Make It Nice Hospitality

The pozole verde at Cuchara is a simple and flavorful dish that private chef Oscar Juarez of Make It Nice Hospitality says he would recommend to anyone.

“The broth has a nice balance of richness and acidity, and it’s just one of those dishes that’s comforting without being too heavy,” Juarez says. “Growing up with Mexican food, I have a real appreciation for dishes like this.”

Rafael Nasr, founder, Craft Pita

Rafael Nasr of Craft Pita says he has “a burning passion for North China’s sizzling rice soup.”

He describes it as an intensely flavored, crystal-clear broth with bits of pork and tiny shrimp to fill you up.

“The carrot, napa cabbage, and wood ear mushrooms add umami and I am convinced have healing powers,” he says. “The flash fried rice adds texture and flavor at the same time and whether served table side or at home provide dinner and a show. I eat this soup and talk about it more than any soup in Houston.”

Nasr’s pro tip: Add a bit of soy sauce and lots of North China’s housemade green chili oil to the soup.

Ziggy Gruber, chef and owner, Kenny & Ziggy’s

Ziggy Gruber of Kenny & Ziggy’s has a couple of favorite soups in town, which isn’t surprising since his own deli is known for its bowl selection. Among his favorites is the clam chowder at Capital Grille, which he says captures the true flavor of the East Coast with plenty of clams and just the right amount of thyme.

He also loves the French onion soup at Etoile Cuisine et Bar.

“The stock is very rich and the onions are extracted so the flavor is permeated throughout the soup. I like that it has multiple croutons rather than one crouton in the soup,” he says. “And then the cheese on top!”

Another top pick for Ziggy is the tortilla soup at Grace’s.“It is complicated in such a good way, with the crunchy bits of tortillas and chicken skin, with the coolness of the avocado, and it has just the right amount of spice,” he says.

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Photo by Louis Lamson Quy

Louis Lamson Quy, co-owner of Alora, is a loyal diner at Phanh Ky thanks to its Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang, which reminds him of his hometown, Saigon.

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More than 30 Houston restaurants selling Thanksgiving meats and sides to-go

Holly Beretto
Nov 12, 2026 | 10:30 am
A table laid with turkeys, brisket, green beans and carrots, cookies and bottles of margaritas Pit Room Thanksgiving
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Create a perfect Thanksgiving feast with selections from The Pit Room.

As Houstonians finalize their plans for Thanksgiving, family and friends have to decide whether they're making everything from scratch or getting a little help from some of the city's best restaurants. Why spend a whole day cooking when there's football to watch and stories to share.

From full meal kits to side selections and à la carte customizations, here are some of our favorite options for creating a memorable Thanksgiving feast.

Agnes & Sherman
Texas Monthly's best new restaurant of 2026 is offering a bo ssam set (slow roasted, glazed pork butt with rice, lettuce, and kimchi $185); cold noodles, fried green beans, or rangoon for $45; stuffing (sticky rice with Chinese sausage and shiitake mushrooms, $50), and whole Bean-Offee pies for $85. Order online by November 21 for pickup on November 25 between 1 and 3 pm.

Alicia’s Mexican Grille
The Cypress restaurant has a full to-go dinner that serves between 11 and 13 people. At its center is a 17- to 20-pound turkey, accompanied by traditional sides like corn stuffing, sautéed green beans, sweet mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, and a dozen rolls. The cost is $195. Order online or by calling 281-304-1833.

Amrina
Get a Thanksgiving feast to feed between six and eight people from this Indian restaurant in The Woodlands. It comes with a whole roasted turkey with Old Monk rum glaze, crispy Brussels sprouts with parmesan, mashed potatoes with chives, cornbread and sausage stuffing, cranberry chutney, turkey gravy, spiced maple and jaggery roasted carrots, dinner rolls with spice butter, and pumpkin and paneer cheesecake. The cost is $350. Options for a whole turkey or sides-only packages are also available. See full details. Order by November 22 by calling 346-328-8436.

B&B Butchers
A host of options are available from the Washington Avenue steakhouse. Choose from uncooked brined turkeys for $79 each or a pre-cooked option for $99. Prime rib is available in whole and half portions for $325 or $650, respectively. Round out the feast with sides such as cornbread and sausage stuffing, whipped potatoes, candied yams, and creamed spinach, and desserts like house-baked pumpkin, pecan, and apple crumble pies. All are $40 each. Order online.

Common Bond
Bring home the bake shop’s incredible desserts to finish off any Thanksgiving feast. Choose from new items like salted caramel apple pie and baked cranberry cornbread cheesecake, and well as traditional favorites like bourbon pecan pie and pumpkin pie.

Need something extra for dinner? Grab a four-pack of honey cornbread or jalapeño cheddar muffins, a dozen buttermilk drop biscuits, or a pack of challah rolls. Pie bundles with salted caramel apple, bourbon pecan, and pumpkin pies are $40.99. Order online by November 21 for pick up on November 24 and 25.

Brennan’s of Houston
Bring some Creole flair to Thanksgiving with sides like turtle soup or gumbo ya-ya, available by the quart, half gallon, and gallon; Brussels sprouts, green beans almondine, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. All items are available à la carte, to make customizing dinner easy. Orders must be picked up on Tuesday, November 24 or Wednesday, November 25. Order online.

Etoile Cuisine et Bar
Add some elegant French flair to Thanksgiving dinner from the Uptown Park restaurant. A complete dinner with all the trimmings serves 10 people and includes organic, oven-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry jam, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, green bean and mushroom casserole, and Cognac gravy. The cost is $270. Order by November 23 by calling 832-668-5808. Pick up is on November 24 and 25.

Feges BBQ
Pick up the Thanksgiving Feast package from either the Spring Branch or Greenway Plaza outposts of this favorite Houston barbecue spot. It comes with a whole smoked turkey, two pints of gravy, a choice of two half-pan sides, a half-pan of hogfat cornbread with cinnamon honey butter, and one half-pan rum raisin bread pudding with caramel. The cost is $240.

All locations offer the turkey breast dinner to feed between four and six people. That arrives with smoked turkey breast, a pint of gravy, a quart pimento mac and cheese, a quart loaded potato mash, and a medium hogfat cornbread with cinnamon honey butter. The cost is $120. A la carte options are also available. The full menu and ordering details are online. Order by Friday, November 20 at noon.

Georgia James
The steakhouse has all hosts need to build a terrific holiday dinner. Get a 10- to 12-pound roasted turkey for $120, or a half or whole loin of prime rib for $245 or $445. Sides that serve between four and six people are $30 each, including mac and cheese, fried Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, mashed sweet potatoes, and traditional mashed potatoes. For dessert, there’s pecan pie for $50 and pumpkin or apple pie for $45. To order, call 832- 241-5088 by Monday, November 23. Pick up is Wednesday, November 25 until 5 pm.

Goode Company
Select the Thanksgiving Feast with a whole mesquite-smoked turkey or turkey breast that comes with sausage and pecan bread stuffing, potatoes and sweet potatoes au gratin, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and dinner rolls for $260. Those only needing the turkey or turkey breast can get them for $120 each. Sides of stuffing, potatoes, and green bean casserole are $30 each, and a side of cranberry sauce and a dozen rolls are $10 each. Order online and pick up between 8 am and 4 pm Tuesday, November 24 or Wednesday, November 25 at Goode Co. Armadillo Palace, Goode Co. Barbeque on Katy Freeway, Goode Co. Barbecue on Hwy 290, or Goode Co. Fish Camp in The Woodlands.

H-Town Restaurant Group (Caracol and Hugo’s)
Options abound from the restaurants helmed by chef Hugo Ortega. A family feast that feeds eights comes with a choice of roasted turkey breast and gravy or a pineapple-and-habanero whole spiral ham, sweet potato puree, jalapeño cornbread, charred Brussels sprouts, cranberry and spicy jalapeño relish, and a choice of chocolate pecan pie, vanilla tres leches, or pumpkin pie. The cost is $340. A couples feast version is available for $120, perfect for a Thanksgiving twosome. Customers may also opt for a la carte selections, including a dozen tamales for $32. Orders should be placed by Monday, November 23 at noon. Guests will select a pick up time on Wednesday, November 25 from 10 am to 8 pm.

J-Bar-M Barbecue
Plan a Thanksgiving feast with a little help from the EaDo barbecue spot. A la carte options include a whole smoked turkey breast for $100, or a whole smoked brisket for $160). Sides like green beans, mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, charro beans, jambalaya rice, elote, and sweet potatoes are available by the quart for $16. Whole pans that can feed up to 45 people are also an option for $135. See the full menu online. Call 713-534-1024 to order by November 20.

Kenny & Ziggy’s
The famed Houston deli has a complete Thanksgiving meal available to take home that includes a fully-cooked, 16-pound turkey, two quarts of gravy, two nine-inch pans of wild mushroom and chestnut stuffing, apple pie, a quart of cranberry pineapple nut relish, and a choice of two additional sides. The meal feeds 10 to 12 people and costs $345.75 (carve the turkey for an extra $20). A dizzying array of a la carte options are available, including breads, salads, appetizers, desserts, and sides. See the full menu online. Orders should be placed by November 19 by 2 pm for pick-up on Wednesday, November 25 from 8 am to 2 pm.

King Steak
The Uptown spot has a carry-out Thanksgiving dinner that serves four to six people and includes cornbread, deviled eggs, traditional salad, roasted turkey, ham, dressing, yams, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, and cranberry sauce. The cost is $239. Ordering details online. Pick up is available on Thanksgiving Day.

Kitchen Rumors
The Michelin-recognized restaurant’s Royal Turkey Feast features a whole roasted turkey with Old Monk rum glaze and an assortment of festive sides, serving six to eight guests. The cost is $275 plus tax. To-go orders must be placed by November 22. Call 713-380-2452 to order.

KP’s Kitchen
The Spring Branch eatery has a to-go feast that serves four. It comes with turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce and gravy, green beans, squash casserole, cauliflower and sweet potato salad, rolls, and pumpkin pie. The cost is $185. A la carte options are also available. View the menu. Place orders by November 19 by calling 713-677-0921 for pickup on Wednesday, November 25.

Latuli
Elevated Gulf Coast-inspired classics and comforting seasonal favorites anchor the à la carte options from this Memorial-area spot. Choose from a whole roasted turkey for $175, a brined and seasoned raw turkey that’s ready to roast at home for $150, or a whole roasted beef tenderloin for $350. Sides serve up to six people and include sausage stuffing and green bean casserole, each $55, roasted sweet potatoes for $51, and seafood gumbo for $48. Texan pecan pie, chocolate cream pie and apple pie are $50 each. Place order by emailing info@latuli.com. Pick up is available November 23 through 25.

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
The River Oaks, Memorial, and Rice Village locations offer a Thanksgiving dinner to-go that feeds between four and six people. It comes with herb-crusted turkey, green bean casserole, butternut squash stuffing, Boursin mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, and Parker rolls. The cost is $235. A la carte options are available as well. See the full menu online and place orders by Sunday, November 22. Pick up on Tuesday, November 24 or Wednesday, November 25.

Local Foods Group (Lee’s, Local Foods, Maximo, and Milton’s)
The restaurant group that includes Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient Maximo and the elevated fast casual Local Foods have options for Thanksgiving to go. Order a three-pound, smoked turkey breast with mole for $80 or a three pack of Oaxacan hot chocolate discs for $21 from Maximo; four-cheese mac and cheese from MIlton’s for $45; green bean casserole or vegetarian stuffing for $45 each and fall harvest salad for $40 from Local Foods; and smoked beef dino ribs for $135, lobster mac & cheese for $115, and Mom's Chocolate Cake or apple pie for $55 each from Benjamin’s, the group's recently-announced steakhouse. Best of all? Each restaurant points to the same centralized online order spot. Place orders by Friday, November 20 for pick up on Wednesday, November 25 between 10 am and 7 pm at Local Foods in Rice Village.

Long Weekend
Find Texas-inspired sides, sauces, and more to augment Thanksgiving dinner. Selections include fire-roasted garlic mashed potatoes for $35, grilled asparagus with lemon aioli for $80, a dozen rolls with honey butter or 12 pieces of blue cornbread for $40 each, purple sweet potato or banana brûlée morning loaves for $40 each, and a gallon of milk punch for $95. See the full menu and order online.

Loro
The Asian smokehouse’s Thanksgiving package feeds between four and six people, and comes with post oak smoked turkey breast and Asian-inspired sides like turkey and sage gravy with miso, smoked apricot chutney, kale and apple salad, creamed spinach and arugula, and yuzu and peach cobbler. The cost is $190. Order online through November 22. Pickup is available at the Kirby Drive and Heights locations on November 24 or 25.

Lucille's
Take home Southern-inspired sides and desserts from the Museum District restaurant. Choose from selections like braised collard greens, hot rolls, mac and cheese, cornbread collard green dressing, Virginia-style green beans, sweet potato pie, and pecan pie. Orders can be placed by calling 713-568-2505 or emailing catering@lhghouston.com until Saturday, November 21. Pickup is available on Wednesday, November 25, from 11 am to 3 pm.

McCormick & Schmick’s
The downtown Houston and Uptown Park locations have a Thanksgiving Feast for four people and comes with sliced roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, butternut squash bisque, seasonal salad, green beans with bacon-apple vinaigrette, sourdough, and pumpkin pie. The cost is $125. Order online for pick up between 10 am and 4 pm on Wednesday, November 25 or Thanksgiving Day, November 26.

Molina’s Cantina
All locations have a variety of tamales, fajitas, and margaritas by the gallon to augment Thanksgiving dinner. Place all orders by Tuesday, November 24 for pick up on Wednesday, November 25. See the full menu and ordering details.

Montrose Cheese & Wine
Need something to nosh before the main meal? Consider the shop’s Thanksgiving Pre-Game, a selection of cheeses from around the country, including Wisconsin cheddar and an alpine style from Vermont, offered with cured meats, nuts, and fresh grapes. The small size is $95 and serves six to eight people; the large is $175 and is enough for 10 to 12. Various wine options are also available. Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 22, with pick up on Tuesday or Wednesday, November 24 and 25. See the full menu and order online.

The Pit Room
Both locations offer 12-pound whole turkeys, marinated and brined for 48 hours in brown sugar, sage, and apples before being seasoned with its house poultry rub and smoked over post oak for $110. Or get a whole five-pound brisket and a quart of barbecue sauce for $145, or a six-pound, honey-glazed smoked ham for $75. A dozen assorted cookies can be had for $35, and hosts can also get 750 ml pre-batched margaritas for $39 or Bold Fashioned for $48. Order online and pick up on November 24 and 25.

Rainbow Lodge
Build the perfect dinner with the restaurant’s selection of mains, sides, and desserts. Opt for items like a whole beef tenderloin for $289; a whole New Zealand venison loin for $300; dijon-and-herb-rubbed roasted rack of lamb for $120; a whole roasted turkey and pint of gluten-free giblet gravy that serves eight to 12 people for $175; elk chops for $60 each; French green beans, roasted glazed baby carrots, asparagus with olive oil and shaved Parmesan, all for $25 each; and a chocolate bourbon pecan pie for $55. See full menu online. To order, call 713-861-8666 at least three days prior to preferred pick up time. Pick up is available beginning November 20.

Relish Restaurant & Bar
A selection of starters, sides, and desserts are available for pickup at both the River Oaks and Memorial locations. Options include a quart of roasted butternut squash soup for $22, a Caesar salad that serves six to eight people for $75, three-cheese mac and cheese for $48, collard greens or mashed potatoes for $42 each. Orders must be placed by 3 pm Sunday, November 22, with pickup available from 11am to 3 pm on Wednesday, November 25. See the full menu and order online.

Spectators Bar & Grill
All locations of the elevated sports bar have meal kits to feed a few or a crowd. Choose the Classic for $89, which serves between four and six people and comes with a main dish, two sides, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, and a choice of pumpkin or pecan pie. The Family Feast is available for $149, and serves between eight and 10 people. It also comes with a main course, cranberry sauce, rolls, and a choice of pie, but guests get three sides.

The Spectators Feast serves between 10 and 12 people, and is $209. It comes with two mains, four sides, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, pie, and one Spectators favorite. Main and side selections include options like herb- or Cajun-roasted turkey breast, brown sugar-glazed ham, baked mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, bacon green beans, and cornbread stuffing. Order by Wednesday, November 18 by email or by calling or texting George Demeris at 713-304-0169.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar
The restaurant's Thanksgiving Package, which feeds four to six guests, includes a Southern-style deep-fried turkey, along with green beans with smoked applewood bacon, jalapeño and andouille cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, house-made turkey gravy, and chili-spiced applesauce. Additional sides, like hatch chili mac and cheese and apple, pecan or pumpkin pie are available à la carte for an additional cost. Order online through Sunday, November 22, for pick up on Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25.

Taste Kitchen + Bar
Get the Family Dinner Package, which feeds 10 to 12 people and comes with a fried turkey, a choice of three sides, and a dozen cornbread muffins. Turkey is available with Cajun or jerk seasoning. Sides include smoked turkey cornbread dressing, smoked Gouda macaroni and cheese, collard greens with smoked turkey, candied yams, sweet cream-style corn, and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The cost is $375. Call 713-85-5803 to order from the downtown location and 281-206-0186 to order from the Sugar Land spot.

Treebeards
The comfort food favorite’s Thanksgiving Package serves between 12 and 20 and includes boneless turkey breast, mashed new potatoes, brown gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry jelly, broccoli and carrots, French bread with butter, and pumpkin and pecan pie for $325. Just need sides? Get red beans and rice or mashed potatoes, green beans with mushrooms and onions, or black-eyed peas with ham by the quart for $12, collard green with ham and bacon for $18, jambalaya for $23, or seafood gumbo with rice for $27. Guests can also select from carrot cake with cream cheese icing, lemon cake with lemon icing, or yellow cake with chocolate icing. Cakes are available as a layer cake or quarter sheet cake for $50, and as a half sheet cake for $92. One week's notice is required and the order deadline is Friday, November 20. Pick up on or before Wednesday, November 25. Call 713-228-8228 to order.

Tony’s
The upscale Greenway spot has all the traditional Thanksgiving favorites, available à la carte. Get a 22- to 24-pound turkey for $230 and serve it with side dishes like au gratin potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes for $50 each, Italian green beans and cornbread stuffing for $35 each, and cranberry relish for $10. Add a dozen biscotti for $20. See the full menu and order online. All orders must be placed by Saturday, November 21, and can be picked up on Wednesday, November 25 between 11 am and 3 pm.

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
A full, made-from-scratch Thanksgiving dinner kit comes with a smoked turkey with bourbon rosemary gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, poblano-turkey sausage, Gouda stuffing, garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts, rolls with honey butter, and the option to add a whole or half Whiskey Cake. Each kit feeds six and costs $150. Guests can view menus online and preorder through November 22 and pick up on November 24 or 25.

A table laid with turkeys, brisket, green beans and carrots, cookies and bottles of margaritas Pit Room Thanksgiving

Photo by Duc Hoang

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