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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    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 is the most popular soup in America? ›

    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 soup do the longest living people eat? ›

    There is one recipe the "world's longest living family" swear by and it even has a doctor's seal of approval. Many times we've heard of the 'miracle' cure to living longer and protecting our body - but one recipe that has stood the test of time is minestrone soup.

    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 has been cooking for 45 years? ›

    Notable examples include beef and goat noodle soup served by Wattana Panich in Bangkok, Thailand, which has been cooking for over 49 years as of 2024, and oden broth from Otaf*cku in Asakusa, Japan, which has served the same broth daily since 1945.

    What is Campbell's number one selling soup? ›

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    This classic soup is the most popular Campbell's soup. It's a comfort food that is perfect for cold and flu season. 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.

    What is the most common soup in Italy? ›

    Minestrone is a classic Italian soup known worldwide as one of the best Italian soups. It's got a flavorful broth and a variety of slow-cooked vegetables like potatoes, peas, and carrots. Adding Italian sausage gives it a kick of flavor and a shot of protein, so it's a complete meal all by itself.

    What is the most expensive soup in the world? ›

    What is the most expensive soup in the world? The most expensive bowl of soup is AnQi Pho, a Vietnamese staple dish that was redone with gourmet ingredients and sold at an auction for a charity fundraiser. The dish went for $5800 a the Bash Benefactor Dinner, with proceeds going to Children's Hospitals in Los Angeles.

    What is the national soup of Italy? ›

    Minestrone Soup - National Soup of Italy.

    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.

    What is the healthiest soup to eat why? ›

    Vegetable soup is one of the best soups to eat. Vegetable soup is made with potatoes, carrots, onions, green beans and green peas. The combined nutrition of each vegetable adds a great number of vitamins and minerals to your diet. Potatoes are a good source of potassium and carrots provide beta carotene.

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