25 Comforting Soup Recipes From All Around The World (2024)

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    by Hannah LoewentheilBuzzFeed Staff

    On cold winter days, nothing warms your heart, your sold, and your frigid limbs quite like a bowl of soup. Which explains why every country has its own unique and delicious soup recipes.

    So we asked the BuzzFeed community to tell us about their favorite comforting soup recipes from around the world. Here are some of their responses.

    1. Mexico: Pozole

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    Isabel Eats / Via isabeleats.com

    "I make red pozole with extra broth and hominy. Then I add tons of cilantro, onions, radishes, hot sauce, and lime juice." — dannyrevolution

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    2. Russia: Shchi

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    Milk and Bun / Via milkandbun.com

    "This Russian recipe is made with lots of green cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and onion." — darinak3

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    3. Sweden: Ärtsoppa

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    "It's a rich and creamy yellow split pea soup. It warms your soul, and you'll want to finish it off with some pankakkor (Swedish pancakes)." — genericjill

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    4. Japan: Miso Soup

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    Rasa Malaysia / Via rasamalaysia.com

    "I grew up with a Japanese grandmother, and she always had a pot of hot miso soup and a bowl of rice ready to serve me. The ingredients varied day to day, but it was always delicious." — carijayneswegs

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    5. Turkey: Tarhana Soup

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    Baking with Sibella / Via bakingwithsibella.com

    "This soup is a staple food in Turkey. Preparing the tarhana dough — the main ingredient for the soup — is a process that takes days, and many people will make a big batch and share it with family members and neighbors." — nomad

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    6. Hungary: Mushroom Soup

    Soup Addict / Via soupaddict.com

    "It's different from other mushroom soups because it’s thick and it gets a nice kick from paprika. I like to top it with dill and sour cream." — kayliev3

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    7. Laos: Kow Poon

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    169 Flavors / Via 196flavors.com

    "This spicy Laotian curry soup made with vermicelli rice noodles will change your life." — niltiaC

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    8. Spain: Sopa de Ajo

    Wild Greens and Sardines / Via wildgreensandsardines.com

    "This Spanish soup is so easy to make, using garlic, broth, paprika spice, a poached egg, and crusty bread. You can always add meat like chorizo or jamón." — gretcheno3

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    9. Colombia: Ajiaco

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    Closet Cooking / Via closetcooking.com

    "I spend two months in Colombia and fell in love with Ajiaco. It's creamy and it's packed with corn, potato, chicken and lots of flavor." — desireet49935459f

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    10. Serbia: Pasulj

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    "This thick Serbian stew is made with white beans or kidney beans, carrots, potatoes and lots of meat like sausage or thick cut bacon. It's so warm, it fills you right up, and it's darn delicious." — tiap4923f234f

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    11. Southern India: Rasam

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    Veg Recipes of India / Via vegrecipesofindia.com

    "This tomato and lentil soup is popular in Southern India. Traditionally, you eat it with rice, and it's so comforting. I make it every time I feel homesick." — manasvinib

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    12. Philippines: Arroz Caldo

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    Salu Salo / Via salu-salo.com

    "It's a filipino rice porridge made with ginger, similar to Chinese congee." — jessybear

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    13. Korea: Samgyetang

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    Korean Bap Sang / Via koreanbapsang.com

    "It's Korean chicken and ginseng soup, and I wholeheartedly believe it can cure a cold." — kaileeg4620032b0

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    14. Finland: Lohikeitto

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    The View from Great Island / Via theviewfromgreatisland.com

    "Also known as Finnish salmon soup, this dish contains leeks, carrots, potatoes, and salmon in a creamy seafood broth seasoned with dill." — a49a95797e

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    15. Poland: Zupa Ogorkowa

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    Wholesome Cook / Via wholesome-cook.com

    "It’s a Polish pickle soup made of pork stock with shredded veggies. I make a big pot every winter." — brittnim4

    16. Portugal: Sopa de Peixe

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    Fearless Eating / Via fearlesseating.net

    "Portuguese fish soup is easily one of the best things I've ever eaten. It's made with fish, fish broth, tomato, coriander, noodles and, shellfish like shrimp or mussels." — ooophelia

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    17. Egypt: Egyptian Lentil Soup

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    Matters of the Belly / Via mattersofthebelly.com

    "It's thick and flavorful, blended with tomatoes, garlic, carrots, and onion and topped with fried Egyptian flatbread." — ktannee

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    18. Germany: Knoephla Soup

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    Sweet and Savory by Shinee / Via sweetandsavorybyshinee.com

    "It's a thick potato and dumpling soup, and it's to die for." — j463e065e6

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    19. Malaysia: Wantan Mee

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    Rasa Malaysia / Via rasamalaysia.com

    "I'm Malaysian, and this is my go-to recipe when it's cold out. The wantan noodles are full of flavor, and the char siu (barbecue pork) on top is delicious. They taste best prepared in a simple broth with thin noodles." — darshinies

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    20. U.S.A: Matzo Ball Soup

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    Tori Avey / Via toriavey.com

    "I grew up eating matzo ball soup for Shabbat dinner as a child. My family is Jewish and we would always have this soup with big, fluffy matzo balls." — SKipnees

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    21. Italy: Pasta e fa*gioli

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    Gentl & Hyers via Bon Appetit / Via bonappetit.com

    "This Italian comfort food is made with beans, pasta, bacon, tomatoes and other spices. It tastes even more amazing when topped with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and parsley." — sthepotato

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    22. Korea: Budae Jjigae

    My Korean Kitchen / Via mykoreankitchen.com

    "Budae jjigae means army stew. It calls for whatever you have in your kitchen. Just throw together ramen, kimchi, spam, sausages, rice cake, cheese, and any veggies. It's spicy and so delicious."

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    23. Mexico: Sopa de Fideo

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    Cooking the Globe / Via cookingtheglobe.com

    "In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, sopa de fideo is the perfect easy-to-make comfort soup. It's made of thin noodles cooked in a tomato and chicken broth." — rodl4ea954a8f

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    24. Nepal and Tibet: Thukpa

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    Food 4 Your Mood / Via food4yourmood.wordpress.com

    "Spicy vegan broth gets simmered for over 24 hours, and it's full of noodles, chickpeas, peppers, onion, and cilantro." — ashleighr401aeeee7

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    25. Vietnam: Banh Canh Cua

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    Vy Tran via Food 52 / Via food52.com

    "Most people immediately think of pho when they think of Vietnamese soup, but banh canh cua is my favorite. It’s a thick seafood noodle soup. The noodles are similar to udon and the toppings vary, but you'll usually find shrimp, crab, and fish balls." — NewYearsEve

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    Do you have a favorite soup recipe we didn't mention? Tell us in the comments below.

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    25 Comforting Soup Recipes From All Around The World (2024)

    FAQs

    What is the #1 soup in the world? ›

    According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

    What is America's favorite soup? ›

    According to a survey conducted by StrawPoll, the most popular soup in America is tomato soup. It's a classic favorite that has been enjoyed for generations, often paired with a grilled cheese sandwich for a comforting and satisfying meal.

    What is the best soup when not feeling good? ›

    Broth-based soups are helpful, as it's important to stay hydrated when you're not feeling well. Recipes like Baked Vegetable Soup and Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale are flavorful and comforting for days when you need an easy, delicious nutrition boost.

    What is the oldest soup? ›

    In Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok), there is an award-winning restaurant called Wattana Panich, where you can order and then eat a beef and goat soup that is 49 years old.

    What is the best soup to eat everyday? ›

    6 delicious and healthy soups
    • Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
    • Green spring minestrone.
    • Herb and yoghurt-based soup.
    • Lamb shank and barley soup.
    • Pumpkin soup with star croutons.
    • Lentil and vegetable soup with crusty bread.
    Apr 26, 2020

    What are the most unhealthy soups? ›

    Just avoid these five soups listed below, and swap them out for the healthier alternatives we've provided:
    • Lobster bisque. ...
    • Chili. ...
    • Broccoli and cheese soup. ...
    • Mushroom and barley soup. ...
    • Lumberjackie soup. ...
    • Chilled soups. ...
    • Chicken, zucchini and potato soup. ...
    • Homemade tomato soup. Who doesn't like tomato soup on a cold gray day?
    Jan 12, 2012

    What soup has the most nutritional value? ›

    Bone broth-based soups

    Bone broth has regained popularity due to its highly nutritious nature. It's made by simmering bones, which produces a broth filled with the bones' nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, and collagen — the most abundant protein in your body ( 29 , 30 ).

    What soup can I eat everyday to lose weight? ›

    17 Best Soup Recipes For Weight Loss
    • Best-Ever Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.
    • Healthy Butternut Squash Soup.
    • Hearty Asian Beef Noodle Soup.
    • Hearty Italian Sausage Soup.
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup.
    • Slow Cooker Cuban Tomato and Black Bean Soup.
    • Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork Soup.
    • Keto-Friendly Avocado Soup.
    Feb 2, 2024

    What is Queen Elizabeth's favorite soup? ›

    One of her personal chefs declared that the Queen had eaten jam pennies every single day of her life since she was five years old. Queen Elizabeth also had a favorite soup… Callaloo…a Carribean soup with callaloo leaves.

    What soup do Asians eat? ›

    American Chinese cuisine

    In American-Chinese restaurants some of the most popular soups are: egg drop soup, hot and sour soup, wonton soup, and chicken with corn soup.

    What is the national soup of the USA? ›

    In the U.S., gumbo is the top national soup, a thick spicy soup from Louisiana. Clam chowder is another.

    What soup is easiest on the stomach? ›

    Chicken soup is a staple for upset stomachs for a reason. It provides vitamins, protein and other nutrients, and it can help keep you hydrated. You don't need to use a lot of different ingredients to get the benefits either. This basic chicken soup recipe can help you feel better in no time.

    Does soup calm anxiety? ›

    Many folks feel comforted after eating a bowl of warming chicken soup. Comfort foods, like chicken soup, boost levels of serotonin, which is a brain chemical that produced a calming effect.

    What is the least healthiest soup? ›

    Clam chowder nutrition

    And Walsh agrees, “Clam chowder is one of the worst soups a person can eat. It's high in fat, calories and sodium.” There is 180 calories in a cup of clam chowder. The macronutrient breakdown in a cup of clam chowder is 20 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein.

    What are the 4 main soups? ›

    There are four main categories of soup: Thin, Thick, Cold and National. These types of soup are widely recognised in today's modern kitchen.

    What was the first soup? ›

    Archaeologists speculate the first soup might have been made by Neanderthals, boiling animal bones to extract fat essential for their diet and drinking the broth.

    What is infinite soup called? ›

    A perpetual stew, also known as forever soup, hunter's pot, or hunter's stew, is a pot into which foodstuffs are placed and cooked, continuously. The pot is never or rarely emptied all the way, and ingredients and liquid are replenished as necessary.

    What is the biggest soup brand? ›

    LIST OF KEY PLAYERS PROFILED:
    • The Campbell Soup Company.
    • Nestlé S.A.
    • Baxters Food Group Limited.
    • General Mills, Inc.
    • Conagra Brands, Inc.
    • Premier Foods Group Limited.
    • The Kraft Heinz Company.
    • Hindustan Unilever Limited.
    Mar 28, 2024

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