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    Home » Cuisines

    Around the World: Winter Soup Recipes

    Published: Jan 4, 2021 · Modified: Oct 23, 2022 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

    Whether you’re looking for hearty winter soup recipes or just a simple cold-weather soup, this list will give you a glimpse (and a taste) of how other parts of the world are preparing some of their traditional comfort-in-a-bowl!

    A collage of winter soup images from around the world; from Lebanon, Finland and Turkey.

    Everything you need for these hearty soups is readily available, so don’t worry about any country or region-specific ingredients.  

    All you need to focus on is when to schedule each of them. Enjoy!

    Jump to:
    • NORTHERN EUROPE
    • WESTERN EUROPE
    • MIDDLE EAST

    NORTHERN EUROPE

    An overhead shot of Finnish Salmon Soup, as part of Winter Soup Recipes around the World; served with a chunk of bread on the side.

    Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

    A traditional recipe from up north. Try a spoonful of it, and you will be ‘transported in the middle of Helsinki market‘ — that was a quote from one of my readers. 

    That sums it up.

    An overhead shot of a bowl of Swedish Blueberry Soup, with fresh blueberries on the side and a saucepan.

    Swedish Blueberry Soup (Blåbärssoppa)

    Nope, it’s not blueberry juice; it’s Blueberry Soup! 

    You can easily prepare this traditional dessert from Sweden in the comfort of your own home — and the whole year-round!

    WESTERN EUROPE

    An overhead shot of a pan of German Potato Salad, ready to be transferred to serving bowls.

    German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

    Here’s an authentic potato soup recipe from Oma. So easy to make but delivers so much flavor in a bowl.

    It’s bound to be one that you will keep making once you’ve given it a try. 

    An overhead shot of two bowls of French Cauliflower Soup, served with a chunk of bread.

    French Cauliflower Soup

    If you’re a cauliflower fan, you would love this soup for cold weather; if not, it would change your mind.  I know mine did.

    Creamy and buttery — hard to stop after a bowl, for sure.

    Two bowls of German Goulash Soup, ready for serving, with a slice of bread on the side.

    German Goulash Soup (Gulaschsuppe)

    Same spice as the stew, but lighter.

    Not to worry though, it doesn’t mean this soup is less filling.  It just means less cooking and waiting time — but with the same delightful flavor.

    A bowl of chickpea soup, with a spoonful of it, ready for eating.

    Greek Chickpea Soup

    Hard to say ‘no’ to this one. It’s vegetarian; it’s delicious, and it’s actually great the whole year-round.

    The nuttiness from the chickpeas, plus the freshness of the herb and lemon juice — you will surely be planning for the next time you will cook it as you reach for that second serving!

    Two bowls of Portuguese Green Soup, with some raw kale on the countertop.

    Portuguese Green Soup (Caldo Verde)

    I bet you already have all the ingredients for this one. It exemplifies how simple Portuguese cuisine is — but undeniably delicious.

    The addition of chorizo at the end elevates the soup’s flavor, smokiness, and comfort in a bowl.

    MIDDLE EAST

    A bowl of Turkish Celeriac Soup, garnished with galic and dried mint, and some dill.

    Turkish Celeriac Soup

    If you’ve never tried celeriac in a soup before, start with this classic dish from Turkey.

    Please do not skip the garlic and dried mint garnish — it brings this delicious winter soup to an entirely new level!

    An overhead shot of a bowl of Lebanese Sour Lentil Soup, with slices of lemon on the side, and a bunch of fresh coriander.

    Lebanese Sour Lentil Soup (Adas Bhamod)

    An excellent vegetarian soup for cold weather, and you don’t need an immersion blender or any cream at all.

    Cilantro and onions are the base flavor of this warming soup, so simple but nourishing and packed with flavor.

    So, take your pick and let me know what you think in the comments section below — stay warm! 🙂

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