Our 20 Most Popular Soup Recipes of All Time (2024)

FAQs

What are the 10 most popular soups in America? ›

According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

In the U.S., gumbo is the top national soup, a thick spicy soup from Louisiana. Clam chowder is another.

Soup Market Regional Insights

Due to their expanding populations, the U.K. and Russia are the two European nations that consume the most soup. In comparison to the other countries in the region, these countries consume a disproportionately high amount of processed food.

Sweet soups such as tong sui are enjoyed for their aroma, mouthfeel, and aftertaste. Many soups are eaten and drunk as much for their flavour as for their health benefits and touted for their purported revitalizing or invigorating effects.

How long does homemade soup last in the fridge? ›

A general rule of thumb is that soup can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, but you should always taste your dish before deciding to reheat. A clear, vegetable-based soup with some acidity, such as tomatoes, may last longer. Chicken soup usually lasts three to five days.

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

"Ground paprika, turmeric, nutmeg, ground ginger, and other powdered spices add a touch of color and spiciness to broths," she says. As a general rule, use fresh herbs at or near the end of cooking and dried herbs and spices early on. This helps you get the flavors you're looking for in the right balance.