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Soups

Broths, chowders, pottages and cold soups.

MealBreakfastLunchTea timeDinnerSupperSnacks
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
Borscht 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 5 moreA sour soup of beetroot and vegetables, served hot or cold across Eastern Europe Soup, Lunch, Dinner RamenMeatラーメン 🇯🇵 Japan and 1 moreJapanese noodle soup with Chinese-style wheat noodles in hot broth Soup, Lunch, Dinner GoulashMeatgulyás 🇭🇺 Hungary and 5 moreA paprika-spiced meat and vegetable soup from Hungary Soup, Lunch, Dinner GazpachoVegan 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreChilled soup of blended raw vegetables, served cold in Spain and Portugal Soup, Lunch, Dinner KabochaVeganカボチャ 🇯🇵 Japan and 5 moreA sweet, dense winter squash with edible skin, used in Japanese and Asian cooking Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Lei chaVegan擂茶 🇨🇳 China and 3 moreA Hakka tea-based drink or soup made with ground tea, nuts, seeds and grains Drink Freekehفريكة 🇵🇸 Palestine and 5 moreRoasted green durum wheat grains, a staple across the eastern Mediterranean Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Phophở 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 5 moreVietnamese rice noodle soup with beef or chicken in aromatic broth Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Miso soup味噌汁 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese soup of miso paste and dashi stock, often with tofu and seaweed Soup, Breakfast, Lunch DalVeganदाल 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreSoupy dish made from split lentils, peas or beans, a staple across South Asia Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Congee粥 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreRice simmered in water to make a soft, comforting porridge Main dish, Breakfast, Dinner Chicken soupMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 4 moreA hot soup of chicken simmered with vegetables, noodles or grains Soup, Lunch, Dinner BouillabaisseFish or seafood 🇫🇷 FranceA Marseille fish stew with local seafood, herbs, and saffron broth Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Pea soup 🇸🇪 Sweden and 5 moreA thick, hearty soup made from dried peas, found in many world cuisines Soup, Lunch, Dinner Lentil soupVegan 🇪🇬 Egypt and 5 moreA hearty soup made from lentils, often with vegetables and spices Soup, Lunch, Dinner Shchiщи 🇷🇺 Russia and 1 moreRussian cabbage soup, made with fresh or fermented cabbage Soup, Lunch, Dinner Tom yumต้มยำ 🇹🇭 Thailand and 1 moreHot and sour Thai soup with herbs, often made with shrimp or chicken Soup, Lunch, Dinner MinestroneVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyHearty Italian vegetable soup with beans, pasta or rice Soup, Lunch, Dinner Hariraالحريرة 🇲🇦 Morocco and 3 moreNorth African soup of tomato, legumes, herbs and spices, often served during Ramadan Soup, Dinner, Supper Wonton云吞 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreChinese dumplings with a thin wrapper, filled and served in soup or fried Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner French onion soupsoupe à l'oignon 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreA hot soup of caramelized onions in stock, topped with bread and melted cheese Soup, Lunch, Dinner UkhaFish or seafoodуха 🇷🇺 Russia and 1 moreClear Russian fish soup with root vegetables and herbs Soup Laksaلقسا / 叻沙 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 3 moreSpicy Southeast Asian noodle soup with coconut or sour broth Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Shabu-shabuしゃぶしゃぶ 🇯🇵 Japan and 4 moreJapanese hot pot where diners cook thin meat and vegetables at the table Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Pot-au-feu 🇫🇷 FranceFrench boiled meat and vegetable stew served in two courses Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner KhashMeatխաշ 🇦🇲 Armenia and 5 moreA rich stew of slow-cooked cow or sheep parts, eaten across the Caucasus and Middle East Stew or curry, Breakfast Odenおでん 🇯🇵 Japan and 3 moreJapanese one-pot dish of assorted items simmered in soy-flavored dashi broth Soup, Dinner, Lunch Bisque 🇫🇷 FranceFrench creamy soup made with shellfish or vegetables, pureed and strained Soup RasamVeganரசம் 🇮🇳 IndiaA spiced, tangy South Indian soup served hot with rice Soup, Lunch, Dinner VichyssoiseVegetarian 🇫🇷 FranceChilled soup of puréed leek, potato, onion and cream Soup Sour rye soup 🇵🇱 Poland and 3 moreA tangy soup made from fermented cereals, common in Central and Eastern Europe Soup, Lunch, Dinner Avgolemonoαυγολέμονο 🇬🇷 Greece and 4 moreGreek soup or sauce thickened with egg and lemon Soup, Lunch, Dinner Waterzooi 🇧🇪 BelgiumBelgian stew of fish or chicken with vegetables in a creamy broth Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner HaleemMeat 🇮🇳 India and 7 moreA slow-cooked stew of wheat, lentils, meat and spices Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch Tom kha kaiMeatต้มข่าไก่ 🇹🇭 ThailandThai chicken soup with coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass and mushrooms Soup, Lunch, Dinner PitiMeat 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan and 3 moreMutton and chickpea stew slow-cooked in a sealed crock Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Rassolnikрассольник 🇷🇺 Russia and 3 moreRussian soup with pickled cucumber brine, barley, and kidneys Soup, Lunch, Dinner MohingaFish or seafoodမုန့်ဟင်းခါး 🇲🇲 MyanmarRice noodle soup with fish broth, herbs, and crisp garnishes from Myanmar Soup, Breakfast, Lunch RibollitaVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyTuscan bread soup with beans, kale and vegetables, often made from leftovers Soup, Lunch, Dinner Clam chowderFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United StatesA hearty American soup with clams, potatoes, and regional twists Soup, Lunch, Dinner SalmorejoVegetariansalmorejo cordobés 🇪🇸 SpainThick cold tomato and bread soup from Córdoba, Andalusia Soup, Lunch, Dinner Uszka 🇵🇱 Poland and 2 moreSmall twisted dumplings filled with mushrooms or meat, often served in borscht Dumpling, Dinner RawonMeatꦫꦮꦺꦴꦤ꧀ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 1 moreJavanese beef soup made dark with keluak nut Soup, Lunch, Dinner Caldo verde 🇵🇹 Portugal and 2 morePortuguese soup of potatoes and shredded greens Soup, Dinner, Supper Fisherman's soupFish or seafood 🇭🇺 Hungary and 2 moreSpicy paprika-rich fish soup from Hungary and the Pannonian Plain Soup, Dinner Tarhana 🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreFermented grain and yoghurt dried and used to make a tangy soup Soup, Lunch, Dinner Fasoladaφασολάδα 🇬🇷 Greece and 1 moreGreek and Cypriot soup of white beans, olive oil, and vegetables Soup, Lunch, Dinner Pozole 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreMexican hominy soup with meat and a range of fresh toppings Soup, Lunch, Dinner
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