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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    "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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    FAQs

    What is the No 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 was Julia Child's favorite soup? ›

    Soup was one of Julia Child's favorite things to eat, and reportedly, her absolute favorite was vichyssoise. Leek and potato soup, known as potage parmentier in French, is a classic base soup recipe. What sets vichyssoise apart is the addition of cream—and the fact that it is traditionally served chilled.

    What is America's favorite soup? ›

    Chicken Noodle Soup is the most popular soup in America. More than 28% of consumers choose clam chowder as their favorite kind of soup. The global soup market size was valued at USD 16.1 billion in 2018. Vegetable soup is the second most popular soup in the U.S after chicken noodle soup.

    What is the famous international soup from France? ›

    French onion soup (French: soupe à l'oignon [sup a lɔɲɔ̃]) is a soup of onions, gently fried and then cooked in meat stock or water, usually served gratinéed with croutons or a larger piece of bread covered with cheese floating on top.

    What is the unhealthiest soup? ›

    Just avoid these five soups listed below, and swap them out for the healthier alternatives we've provided:
    1. Clam chowder. Anything with the word "chowder" in it is probably going to be high in cream, fat, and calories. ...
    2. Potato soup. ...
    3. Lobster bisque. ...
    4. Chili. ...
    5. Broccoli and cheese soup.
    Jan 12, 2012

    What are the top 5 soups in the world? ›

    Here is a list of the top 5 best soup in the world.
    1. Miso Soup (Japan)
    2. Pho (Vietnam) Photo by Kirill Tonkikh on Unsplash. ...
    3. Ramen (Japan) Photo by Frank from 5 AM Ramen on Unsplash. ...
    4. Borscht (Eastern Europe) Photo by Natalia Gusakova on Unsplash. ...
    5. Vegetable Soup. Photo by Pichara Bann on Unsplash. ...
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    What was the meal that changed Julia Child's life? ›

    For their first meal in France, Paul ordered oysters, sole meunière and a green salad. Child devoured the meal, calling it “perfection.” Alex Prud'homme, Child's grandnephew and cowriter of her memoir, “My Life in France,” opened the book with this now famous scene.

    What did Julia Child have for her last meal? ›

    Child's last meal before she passed away was homemade French onion soup. Just two days before her 92nd birthday in 2004, Julia Child died of kidney failure at her assisted-living home in Montecito, California.

    What was Julia Child's first meal? ›

    Julia's first meal in France was oysters and sole meunière. When they first arrived in France and were making their way to Paris, Julia and Paul stopped at the famed Restaurant La Couronne in Rouen for their first official French meal.

    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. The Queen had a favorite soup… Callaloo…a Carribean soup with callaloo leaves.

    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 27, 2020

    What is the rarest soup in the world? ›

    Bird's Nest Soup

    This soup is an expensive delicacy in China where it has been enjoyed for over 400 years. Always in high demand, edible bird's nests are among the most expensive animal products humans consume. Prices can soar to $3,000 per pound. Bird's Nest Soup is made from the nests of a small Southeast Asian bird.

    What is the national soup of USA? ›

    Then there are the soups that are considered national soups. In the U.S., gumbo is the top national soup, a thick spicy soup from Louisiana. Clam chowder is another. France is into soup in a major way.

    What kind of soup do French people eat? ›

    French soups and stews
    • Bisque.
    • Bouillabaisse – a stew of mixed herbs, fish, and vegetables.
    • Consommé
    • French onion soup.
    • Garbure – a thick French soup or stew of ham with cabbage and other vegetables, usually with cheese and stale bread added.
    • Lettuce soup.

    What is the most common soup in Italy? ›

    Minestrone is the ubiquitous Italian soup, made up of different kinds of seasonal chopped vegetables often paired with potatoes, beans and mushrooms.

    What are the top 10 soups in the world? ›

    10 world soups you need to know
    • Borscht (Ukraine) ...
    • Ribollita (Italy) ...
    • Bouillabaisse (France) ...
    • Gazpacho (Spain) ...
    • Pho (Vietnam) ...
    • Tom Yam (Thailand) ...
    • Harira (Morocco) ...
    • Lohikeitto (Finland)
    Jan 26, 2024

    What is the most consumed soup? ›

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    It is often used to treat colds and flu. Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic and beloved soup made with tender chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a savory broth. It is a comforting and wholesome choice for any occasion.

    Who has the healthiest soup? ›

    Amy's Organic Low-Sodium Lentil Vegetable Soup

    Amy's Organic Low Sodium Lentil Vegetable Soup is one the healthiest canned soups because it's made with non-GMO, organic ingredients, is low in sodium, and is a great source of protein and fiber.

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