Turkish
Turkish Lentil Soup
A silky, golden red-lentil soup with a hit of paprika butter on top — Turkey's soothing…
Soups Recipes
A handpicked collection of soups from Tara’s Kitchen — every recipe original, tested and written for everyday cooks.
Turkish
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Chicken Pho
A fragrant chicken broth with star anise and ginger, served over rice noodles with mountains of…
Eastern European
Hungarian Goulash
A slow-simmered beef stew flavoured with sweet paprika, onions and caraway — Hungary's warm winter classic.
British
Easy Beef Stew
Tender chunks of beef with carrots, potatoes and a rich gravy — proper home cooking for…
Mediterranean
Spicy Chickpea Soup
A warming chickpea soup with cumin, paprika and tomato — a quick, filling lunch with very…
Mediterranean
Lentil Soup
A simple, warming lentil soup with onion, carrot and herbs — the dinner that costs almost…
Japanese
Miso Soup
A delicate broth of dashi and miso with silken tofu and seaweed — a quiet, soulful…
Malaysian
Malaysian Laksa
A rich, spicy coconut noodle soup with chicken, prawns and crisp toppings — comfort and excitement…
French
French Onion Soup
Slow-caramelised onions in a deeply savoury broth, topped with a slice of bread and bubbling cheese.
Nigerian
Nigerian Egusi Soup
A rich, hearty Nigerian soup of ground melon seeds, leafy greens and meat — comfort food…
Pakistani
Chicken Haleem
A thick, slow-cooked porridge of lentils, wheat and shredded chicken, finished with crispy onions and lemon…
Chinese
Wonton Soup
Delicate pork dumplings in a clear, savoury broth with greens — soothing and surprisingly simple.
Thai
Tom Yum Soup
A hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass, lime and chilli — bright, bold and deeply…
British
Tomato Soup
A smooth, comforting tomato soup with a hint of basil — far better than anything from…
American
Chicken Noodle Soup
A nourishing broth with tender chicken, vegetables and noodles — the bowl you reach for when…
Italian
Minestrone Soup
A hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans and pasta — a whole meal in a bowl,…
British
Carrot and Coriander Soup
A velvety, lightly spiced carrot soup with fresh coriander — bright, warming and very easy.
Spanish
Spanish Lentil Stew
A hearty lentil stew with smoked paprika and vegetables — humble, warming and full of flavour.
Egyptian
Egyptian Lentil Soup
A smooth, comforting red lentil soup with cumin and lemon — a staple across Egyptian tables.
Eastern European
Borscht
A vivid beetroot soup with vegetables and a swirl of soured cream — earthy, tangy and…
Moroccan
Moroccan Harira Soup
A hearty tomato, lentil and chickpea soup with warm spices — traditionally served to break the…
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Pho
A fragrant beef noodle soup with a deeply spiced broth, fresh herbs and lime — Vietnam's…
Japanese
Chicken Ramen
Springy noodles in a rich, savoury broth with chicken, egg and greens — a steaming bowl…
Indonesian
Indonesian Soto Ayam
A fragrant turmeric chicken soup with noodles, egg and fresh herbs — bright, golden and restorative.
Chinese
Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
A silky Chinese-style soup with shredded chicken, sweetcorn and egg ribbons — comforting and quick.
Chinese
Hot and Sour Soup
A tangy, peppery Chinese broth with mushrooms, tofu and egg ribbons — restorative in every spoonful.
Thai
Tom Kha Gai
A creamy coconut chicken soup with galangal, lemongrass and lime — fragrant, soothing and quick.
Mexican
Pozole
A hearty Mexican hominy and pork soup with garlic, chilli and toppings of radish and lime…
Egyptian
Egyptian Molokhia
A vivid green soup of jute leaves, garlic and coriander — earthy, comforting and traditionally served…
Nigerian
Nigerian Pepper Soup
A fiery, aromatic broth with catfish or beef, scotch bonnet and pepper soup spice — restorative…
Indonesian
Indonesian Beef Soto
A clear, fragrant beef soup with lemongrass and lime leaf, topped with crispy shallots and lime…
Turkish
Turkish Lentil Soup
A smooth red lentil soup with paprika butter drizzled over — Turkey's most-loved daily soup.
Spanish
Spanish Garlic Soup
A simple peasant soup of garlic, paprika, bread and a poached egg — humble, warming and…
American
Clam Chowder
A creamy New England soup with clams, potatoes and bacon — rich, comforting and made for…
American
Chicken Gumbo
A deep, dark Louisiana stew with chicken, sausage and a slow-cooked roux — rich and unforgettable.
Mexican
Mexican Pozole
A hearty hominy and pork soup with chilli and garnished with radish, lime and avocado —…
British
Irish Lamb Stew
Tender lamb slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots and barley in a rich broth — pure Irish comfort…
Mediterranean
Lentil and Vegetable Stew
A hearty, warming stew of lentils, root vegetables and herbs — humble, healthy and satisfying.
Thai
Thai Khao Soi
A creamy coconut curry noodle soup topped with crispy noodles — Northern Thailand's most addictive bowl.
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
A lighter, cleaner pho with poached chicken and a fragrant ginger-cinnamon broth — restorative comfort in…
Mediterranean
Lentil and Spinach Stew
Earthy lentils with garlic, spinach, lemon and cumin — a nourishing one-pot vegan dinner ready in…
Moroccan
Moroccan Bissara
A silky split pea soup with cumin and chilli oil — Morocco's most warming winter breakfast.
Japanese
Tonkotsu Ramen
A rich, creamy pork bone broth ramen with chashu pork, soft egg and spring onions —…
Japanese
Shoyu Ramen
A clear, soy-based broth ramen with chicken, bamboo shoots and a soft egg — Tokyo's most…
Korean
Korean Kimchi Jjigae
A spicy, soulful stew of well-fermented kimchi with pork belly and tofu — the ultimate Korean…
Korean
Korean Sundubu Jjigae
A spicy soft tofu stew with seafood and vegetables — bubbling hot and bursting with Korean…
Persian
Persian Ash Reshteh
A thick, hearty Persian noodle soup with beans, herbs and crispy fried mint and onion —…
Indonesian
Indonesian Beef Soto
A bright, fragrant Indonesian beef soup with turmeric, lemongrass and crispy shallots — comforting and complex.
Colombian
Colombian Ajiaco
A thick chicken and three-potato soup from Bogotá with corn, capers and the unique herb guascas.
Colombian
Colombian Sancocho
A deeply flavoured Colombian soup of chicken, beef and pork with yuca, plantain, corn and potato…
Ecuadorian
Ecuadorian Encebollado
A bright tuna soup with yuca, onion, tomato and citrus — Ecuador's favourite breakfast and famous…
Argentinian
Argentinian Locro
A thick stew of pork, corn, beans and squash — Argentina's most patriotic winter dish.
Filipino
Filipino Sinigang
A bright sour soup with pork, tamarind, vegetables and chilli — Philippines' most loved everyday dish.
Polish
Polish Żurek (Sour Rye Soup)
A tangy soup of fermented rye flour with sausage, potato and a hard-boiled egg — Poland's…
Russian
Russian Borscht
A deep ruby beetroot soup with beef, cabbage, potato and dill — Eastern Europe's most iconic…
Burmese
Burmese Mohinga
A deeply savoury fish-and-noodle soup with lemongrass and turmeric — Myanmar's undisputed national breakfast.
Singaporean
Singaporean Laksa
A rich coconut curry noodle soup with prawns, fish cakes and tofu — Singapore's most loved…
Greek
Greek Avgolemono Soup
A creamy lemon-egg soup with chicken and rice — Greece's most comforting bowl.
Argentinian
Argentine Locro
A hearty winter stew of white corn, pumpkin, beans, beef and chorizo — Argentina's national independence-day…
Colombian
Ajiaco Bogotano
A creamy three-potato chicken soup with corn, capers and avocado — Bogotá's most celebrated dish.
Colombian
Sancocho
A hearty Colombian stew of chicken, beef and yuca with plantain and corn — Sunday's family…
Colombian
Sopa de Mondongo
A rich Colombian tripe soup with chorizo, vegetables and herbs — a traditional weekend dish across…
Chilean
Cazuela
A hearty Chilean broth with bone-in beef, corn on the cob, potato, pumpkin and green beans…
Ecuadorian
Ecuadorian Locro de Papa
A thick creamy potato soup with cheese and avocado on top — Ecuador's most beloved highland…
Paraguayan
Paraguayan Bori Bori
A nourishing Paraguayan chicken soup with cornmeal-cheese dumplings — winter comfort in a bowl.
Argentinian
Argentinian Locro Stew
A hearty corn, bean and meat stew with pumpkin and paprika oil — Argentina's national independence…
Argentinian
Argentinian Carbonada Criolla
A hearty beef stew with pumpkin, sweetcorn and dried fruit — Argentina's most distinctive winter dish.
Ecuadorian
Ecuadorian Encebollado
A tomato fish soup with red onion and yuca — Ecuador's legendary hangover cure and national…
Filipino
Filipino Tinola
A light ginger and chicken broth with green papaya and chilli leaves — a Filipino weeknight…
Polish
Polish Borscht
A deep red beetroot soup with sour cream and dill — Poland's warming winter classic.
Hungarian
Hungarian Goulash Soup
A soupy version of goulash with beef chunks, paprika, peppers and potato — Hungary's most loved…
Russian
Russian Pelmeni Soup
Tiny meat dumplings served in a clear broth with butter and dill — Russia's most comforting…
Burmese
Burmese Mohinga
A fish noodle soup with banana stem, ginger and lemongrass — Myanmar's national breakfast.
Singaporean
Singaporean Laksa
Rice noodles in a rich coconut-spice broth with prawns, tofu puffs and beansprouts — Singapore's signature…
Ecuadorian
Ecuadorian Locro de Papa
A creamy Ecuadorian potato and cheese soup with avocado — Andean comfort in a bowl.
Colombian
Colombian Sancocho
A hearty soup of chicken, plantain, yuca, potato and corn — Colombia's most comforting weekend dish.
Common questions
Are these soups recipes suitable for beginners?
Most are. Each recipe lists a difficulty level and clear step-by-step instructions, so you can pick something that matches your confidence in the kitchen.
Can I adjust the servings?
Yes. Ingredient quantities scale up or down easily — simply multiply or divide the amounts to suit how many people you are cooking for.
Are the recipes original?
Every recipe on Tara’s Kitchen is written from scratch and tested in a home kitchen, so you will not find them copied from anywhere else.