Meat Soups

Soto Betawi is a hearty beef soup consisting of chunks of meat and offal that are slowly simmered in a coconut milk broth, which is usually enriched with various spices such as lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, kefir lime leaves, and coriander. When... READ MORE

Tonkotsu is a unique style of ramen consisting of an extremely rich, fatty pork broth, fresh noodles, soft-yolk eggs, and tender pork belly that melts in the mouth. It is so popular and special that it could be a dish of its own, not just a ramen ... READ MORE

Miso ramen is a flavorful dish made by cooking the miso base, broth, and vegetables in a wok. The concoction is then topped with bean sprouts, chopped pork, garlic, sweet corn, and (sometimes) local seafood such as crabs, scallops, and squids. The... READ MORE

Hailing from Fukuoka, hakata is one of the most famous ramen variety in Japan. The base of the ramen is tonkotsu (which is why it is sometimes, especially in Fukoaka, refered to as tonkotsu ramen, although there are various other... READ MORE

This beef-based version of pho is prepared with assorted cuts and parts of beef – the stock is made from beef bones, shank, ox tail, and neck, while the toppings include thinly sliced fatty brisket (... READ MORE

Tom kha gai is Thailand's delicious national dish coming from the central part of the country and bearing the influence of neighbouring Laos. It is a soup whose name translates to boiled galangal chicken soup, consisting of coconut milk, ... READ MORE

This variety of sinigang - Filipino savory and sour soup - consists of various pork cuts that are simmered along tamarind fruit. Tomatoes, onions, garlic, okra, white radish, water spinach and green long peppers are also commonly used for this sou... READ MORE

Soto Lamongan is a beloved Indonesian chicken soup that originates from Lamongan, a city in East Java. What makes soto Lamongan unique is its clear, fragrant broth infused with turmeric, and most notably, the addition... READ MORE

Empal gentong is a richly spiced beef soup hailing from the city of Cirebon in West Java, known for its deep, golden broth and ceremonial cooking method. At first glance, it may resemble other Indonesian mea... READ MORE

Beyran çorbası is a traditional soup originating from Gaziantep, where it's served for breakfast. It consists of rendered lamb fat that's topped with rice and shredded lamb meat. The combination is then cooked with the addition of garlic, p... READ MORE

Bela čorba is a traditional soup that's popular in Serbia. It's made with a combination of chicken breast meat (locally called belo meso), eggs, potatoes, onions, flour, carrots, parsley, and seasonings. Some versions also include a scoop... READ MORE

The soy sauce based shoyu ramen is one of the four major groups of ramen - noodle dishes praised for their exquisite flavors. Noodles, broth, and various toppings are the three essential elements in every bowl of ramen. The dark and salty soup is ... READ MORE

This Hungarian specialty is prepared with meat, traditionally beef, that is simmered in a rich paprika-infused broth, usually alongside onions, bell peppers, root vegetables, various spices, and occasionally tomatoes (in some regional variations).... READ MORE

Distinguished by the use of salt as the main seasoning in the broth, shio ramen is one of the four main flavor-based ramen categories. Like other ramen varieties, it combines three crucial elements: flavorful broth, noodles, and various toppings. ... READ MORE

Comforting rosół is a traditional meat soup. Even though the chicken version, called rosół z kury, is the most famous variety–beef, veal, turkey, or mixed meat broths are also quite frequently prepared throughout the c... READ MORE

The savory, spicy beef noodle soup is the national dish of Taiwan and the source of immense pride for the locals. The dish is an ideal winter comfort food, typically consisting of beef, broth, vegetables, noodles, and spices. Beef noodle soup has ... READ MORE

Rawon is a unique Indonesian dish with origins in East Java. This flavorful soup is usually made with slow-braised beef and other traditional Indonesian ingredients such as lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, and chili. However, the key element is READ MORE

Bulalô is a traditional Filipino soup that is prepared by cooking beef shanks and marrow bones until the fat and collagen dissolve into the broth, resulting in a robust flavor of the dish. The soup is a specialty of the Luzon region, where i... READ MORE

Traditionally prepared with beef or chicken, this hearty Hungarian soup is a staple restaurant dish as well as a common home-cooked meal. Besides meat, it usually incorporates noodles, root vegetables, and a variety of spices. It is always served ... READ MORE

Although it translates as stone soup, this hearty Portuguese dish is actually a combination of beans and sausages such as chouriço and morcela (blood sausage), as well as pork belly, pig’s ear, and potatoes, while different r... READ MORE

Kharcho is a hearty Georgian soup featuring beef or chicken, walnuts, and rice. It is traditionally seasoned with a Georgian spice blend called khmeli suneli (a combination of dried blue fenugreek, marigold petals, basil, parsley, fennel,... READ MORE

This clear and hearty chicken broth is one of the most traditional Polish soups. Usually prepared with meat left on the bone, it can incorporate various diced root vegetables and different types of noodles. The recipes for rosół z kury are ... READ MORE

This hearty Greek soup couples tender beef meatballs and a creamy, flavorful broth. The meatballs and the broth are usually seasoned with various fresh herbs, and the whole dish is finished with the addition of avgolemono—the creamy... READ MORE

Dwaeji gukbap is a popular South Korean soup made with pork, soy sauce, miso, rice wine, sesame oil, and bone broth. When served, the soup is accompanied by a variety of side dishes such as rice, shrimps, onions, noodles, kimchi, garlic, and green... READ MORE

Ciorba Radauteana is a traditional soup. It's made with a combination of chicken, onions, sweet red pepper, celery, carrots, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and sour cream. The ingredients are simmered over medium heat until the meat and the vegetab... READ MORE

Asahikawa ramen is characterized by its soy sauce-based broth filled with wavy noodles that are slightly firm to the bite. The broth is typically flavored with kelp, anchovies, pork bones, and chicken, and some of the most common toppings for Asah... READ MORE

Sopa criolla is a comforting and filling Peruvian soup. It's made with a combination of beef, onions, garlic, aji panca paste, tomato paste, stock, potatoes, angel hair pasta, evaporated milk, oregano, and eggs. Once it has been cooked, the soup i... READ MORE

The star ingredient of this traditional Salvadoran soup or broth is a free-range, home-raised chicken known as gallina india. With an incomparable, rich flavor due to it being raised in a natural environment and fed on a natural diet, the... READ MORE

Phở bò tái chín is a Northern Vietnamese version of phở bò (beef pho). This soup is prepared with well-done (chín) and rare or half-done beef (tái) that's cooked by the broth when served.... READ MORE

Phở gà is a traditional pho variety made with chicken. It can usually be ordered as bình thường (normal) with white breast meat, dark meat, fat, and skin, or gà nạc (lean chicken) with sliced breast meat. The... READ MORE

Soto ayam is possibly the most popular variation of the traditional Indonesian soto soup. This chicken-based version usually includes compressed rice cakes such as lontong, nasi himpit or ketupat, vermicelli or ... READ MORE

Tinolang manok or chicken tinola is a nourishing Filipino chicken soup. It can consist of various chicken cuts and internal organs cooked in a flavorful broth alongside green papaya and chili pepper or malunggay leaves. The broth is usual... READ MORE

Galbitang is a Korean soup made with beef short-ribs. This delicious soup is eaten as a stand-alone meal, and it is prepared by boiling short-ribs and a whole radish for about 4 to 5 hours. When cooked, the meat is flavored with scallions, garlic,... READ MORE

Ciorbă de perişoare is a traditional sour soup with meatballs consisting of pork and rice. The perişoare are boiled alongside onions, carrots, red peppers, and celery root. They are seasoned with parsley, lovage, salt, borş, and sour cream. Ciorbă... READ MORE

Carne en su jugo is a traditional beef soup with bacon, beans, garlic, and onions. The broth can be additionally flavored with chilis and vegetables. The soup originates from Guadalajara, and it was first made in the 1950s in a restaurant called <... READ MORE

Coto Makassar is a rich and aromatic beef soup from Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, deeply rooted in the culinary heritage of the Bugis and Makassarese people. Traditionally made with beef and various innards suc... READ MORE

Chikhirtma is a flavorful and hearty Georgian soup that is believed to be a great hangover cure. It consists of chicken pieces, onions, eggs, flour, vinegar, water, and seasonings such as salt, bay leaves, and coriander. It has a slightly sour fla... READ MORE

Supă de pui cu tăieței is a Romanian variation of the chicken soup with the addition of homemade noodles. A classic winter dish, this clear soup is usually made with chicken stock, noodles, and vegetables (typically carrots). The chicken meat used... READ MORE

Tokushima ramen exploded on Japanese noodle scene in 1999, when it was displayed at an expo in the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum. The broth can be brown, yellow, or white, depending on the base ingredients for every broth – various combinations... READ MORE

Kurban chorba is a traditional soup consisting of various cuts of meat (typically mutton), water, tomato juice, parsley, and vegetables such as onions, carrots, and celery. This nourishing soup is usually prepared for important occasions in the fa... READ MORE

Gallina pinta is a traditional soup originating from Sonora. The name of the soup means speckled hen and it refers to the colorful ingredients used in its preparation - white corn, red chili peppers, and brown beans. Other ingredients include oxta... READ MORE

Sharba Libiya is often considered the national dish of Libya, and it is especially popular during Ramadan. Although there are versions made with chicken or fish, the traditional version of this aromatic soup is prepared with lamb and dried mint as... READ MORE