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Traditional soups from around the world
91 dishes from 84 countries, grouped by continent.
Africa
- Chorba frikAlgeriaTomato soup with cracked green wheat, lamb and herbs
- CanjaCape VerdeThick chicken and rice soup
- Fah-fahDjiboutiSpicy goat or beef soup with vegetables and green chilli
- MolokhiaEgyptSilky soup of chopped jute leaves with garlic and coriander on a meat broth
- PepesupEquatorial GuineaSpicy broth of fish or meat with chilli and local herbs
- Sauce graineIvory CoastRich palm-nut sauce cooked with meat or fish
- Pepper soupLiberiaVery hot, thin soup of fish or meat with chilli and spices
- Sharba libiyaLibyaTomato soup with lamb, orzo-like pasta, chickpeas, mint and lemon
- HariraMoroccoTomato, lentil and chickpea soup with herbs and a little meat
- Pepper soupNigeriaThin, fiery broth of goat, chicken or catfish with local spices
- Palm nut soupTogoRich red soup of palm fruit pulp with fish or meat
- LablabiTunisiaChickpea broth poured over torn bread with harissa, cumin, olive oil and a raw egg
Asia
- KhashArmeniaBroth of slow-boiled cow's feet, seasoned at the table with garlic and salt
- PitiAzerbaijanLamb and chickpea stew cooked with saffron in individual clay pots
- DushbaraAzerbaijanTiny lamb dumplings in clear broth, flavoured with dried mint
- Kuy teavCambodiaRice noodle soup in pork broth with meat, herbs and fried garlic
- Samlor korkoCambodiaStirred soup of green papaya, pumpkin, greens, kroeung paste and fish or pork
- Wonton noodlesHong KongThin egg noodles and shrimp wontons in a light broth
- SotoIndonesiaTurmeric-yellow chicken or beef broth with noodles or rice, herbs and lime
- Ash reshtehIranThick soup of noodles, beans and herbs topped with whey, fried mint and onion
- RamenJapanWheat noodles in a rich broth with chashu pork, egg and spring onion
- Khao piak senLaosThick, slippery rice and tapioca noodles in chicken broth with fried garlic
- Khao poonLaosRice vermicelli in a spicy coconut curry broth with chicken or fish
- Wonton noodlesMacauThin egg noodles in clear broth with shrimp wontons
- LaksaMalaysiaNoodle soup in either a sour tamarind fish broth or a rich coconut curry
- GarudhiyaMaldivesClear tuna broth eaten with rice, lime, chilli and onion
- Ohn no khao swèMyanmarWheat noodles in a coconut milk and chicken curry broth
- ThukpaNepalTibetan-style noodle soup with vegetables and meat
- SinigangPhilippinesSour tamarind broth with pork, shrimp or fish and vegetables
- LaksaSingaporeNoodles in spicy coconut curry broth with prawns, fishcake and cockles
- Kimchi jjigaeSouth KoreaBubbling stew of aged kimchi, pork and tofu
- Beef noodle soupTaiwanWheat noodles in a rich braised-beef broth with tender shank and pickled greens
- ShurboTajikistanClear lamb broth with potatoes, carrots and herbs
- Tom yumThailandHot and sour soup with lemongrass, lime leaf, galangal and shrimp
- Ezogelin soupTürkiyeRed lentil and bulgur soup with tomato, mint and red pepper
- ÇorbaTurkmenistanMutton soup with potatoes and vegetables
- LagmanUzbekistanHand-pulled noodles in a meat and vegetable broth or stir-fried sauce
- PhoVietnamRice noodles in clear beef or chicken broth with herbs and lime
Europe
- EscudellaAndorraHearty stew of meats, sausage, vegetables and pasta served in two courses
- KholodnikBelarusCold pink beetroot soup with kefir, cucumber, dill and egg
- WaterzooiBelgiumCreamy stew of chicken or fish with leeks, carrots and potatoes
- Begova čorbaBosnia and HerzegovinaCreamy chicken and okra soup thickened with egg yolk
- Bob chorbaBulgariaBean soup with dried mint, paprika and peppers
- BrudetCroatiaFish stew of mixed Adriatic fish cooked with tomato, wine and polenta on the side
- KulajdaCzechiaCreamy dill and potato soup with mushrooms and a poached egg
- LohikeittoFinlandCreamy soup of salmon, potato, leek and dill
- French onion soupFranceCaramelised onion soup in beef broth topped with bread and melted cheese
- AvgolemonoGreeceChicken and rice soup thickened with egg and lemon
- GoulashHungaryBeef soup with potatoes, onion and plenty of sweet paprika
- HalászléHungaryFiery red river-fish soup of carp or catfish cooked with hot paprika
- ŠaltibarščiaiLithuaniaBright pink cold soup of beetroot, kefir, cucumber, dill and egg
- BouneschluppLuxembourgGreen bean soup with potatoes, onions and bacon or sausage
- ZeamăMoldovaSour chicken noodle soup flavoured with lovage and borș
- ErwtensoepNetherlandsVery thick split-pea soup with pork and smoked sausage
- ŻurekPolandSour fermented rye soup with white sausage and boiled egg
- Caldo verdePortugalPotato and kale soup with a slice of chouriço
- Ciorbă de burtăRomaniaSour, creamy tripe soup with garlic and vinegar
- BorschtRussiaBeetroot soup with cabbage, potatoes and beef
- PassatelliSan MarinoThick strands of breadcrumb, egg and Parmesan dough cooked in broth
- KapustnicaSlovakiaSauerkraut soup with smoked sausage, mushrooms and dried plums
- JotaSloveniaThick stew of beans, sauerkraut and potatoes with smoked pork
- GazpachoSpainChilled blended soup of tomato, pepper, cucumber, garlic and olive oil
- ÄrtsoppaSwedenYellow pea soup with pork, served with mustard
- BorschtUkraineBeetroot soup with cabbage, potatoes and usually beef or pork
North America
- Goat waterAntigua and BarbudaSpicy goat meat stew thickened with flour and seasoned with cloves
- Conch chowderBahamasSpicy tomato-based soup of conch, potatoes and vegetables
- ChirmoleBelizeBlack soup of chicken and boiled egg in a charred-chilli recado
- Callaloo soupDominicaThick soup of dasheen leaves, okra, coconut milk and often crab or salted meat
- SancochoDominican RepublicThick stew of several meats with plantain, yuca and root vegetables
- Sopa de pataEl SalvadorHearty soup of cow's feet and tripe with corn, yuca and plantain
- Callaloo soupGrenadaSoup of dasheen leaves, okra and coconut milk, often with salted meat or crab
- Kak'ikGuatemalaSpicy Mayan turkey soup coloured red with achiote and chillies
- Soup joumouHaitiSquash soup with beef, pasta and vegetables, a symbol of Haitian independence
- Sopa de caracolHondurasConch simmered in coconut milk with cassava, green banana and spices
- PozoleMexicoHominy and pork or chicken soup, topped with cabbage, radish, oregano and chilli
- SancochoPanamaChicken soup with ñame root, corn and culantro
- Goat waterSaint Kitts and NevisSpiced goat stew thickened with flour and flavoured with cloves and Scotch bonnet
- Callaloo soupSaint LuciaThick soup of callaloo greens, okra and coconut milk, often with crab or salted meat
- Callaloo soupSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSoup of dasheen leaves, okra and coconut milk with dumplings
- CallalooTrinidad and TobagoThick soup of dasheen leaves, okra and coconut milk, often with crab
- Clam chowderUnited StatesCreamy soup of clams, potatoes and onion
Oceania
- Fruit bat soupPalauWhole fruit bat simmered in a broth with coconut milk, ginger and onion
South America
- Sopa de maníBoliviaCreamy peanut soup with beef broth, pasta or potatoes, topped with fries
- CazuelaChileClear broth with a piece of beef or chicken, potato, squash and corn
- AjiacoColombiaChicken and three-potato soup with guascas herb, corn, capers and cream
- SancochoColombiaHearty stew of chicken, beef or fish with plantain, yuca and corn
- EncebolladoEcuadorTuna and cassava soup topped with pickled red onion
- FanescaEcuadorThick soup of squash, beans, grains and salt cod, topped with egg and cheese
- Vori voriParaguayChicken soup with little balls of cornmeal and cheese
- Saoto soupSurinameJavanese chicken broth with bean sprouts, potato sticks and egg
- PindasoepSurinamePeanut soup with chicken, served with tom-tom plantain dumplings
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Questions
Which countries have the most soups on this list?
Hungary (2), Cambodia (2) and Laos (2). Each country has up to five dishes in the Explo app, so this counts the ones that made its shortlist, not everything it cooks.
What soup should I try first?
Gazpacho in Spain, French onion soup in France, Avgolemono in Greece and Caldo verde in Portugal are good places to start: chilled blended soup of tomato, pepper, cucumber, garlic and olive oil.
How reliable is this list?
The dishes are hand-picked from general knowledge in the Explo app. Recipes and names vary by region and by family, so take it as a starting point.
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