The 10 best European soups

Europe's soups range from chilled Spanish gazpacho to sour Polish żurek and slow-cooked British broths. These are the European soups that rank highest with the SoupWiki editors.

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   1. Castilian Garlic Soup

   Spain7.9

   Clear broth with garlic and stale bread; a reliable, warming bowl. Read about Castilian Garlic Soup →

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   2. Rosół

   Poland7.8

   Clear broth with chicken and beef; well balanced and comforting. Read about Rosół →

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   3. Borscht

   Ukraine7.6

   Hearty, chunky soup with beetroot, cabbage and a sour edge; well balanced and comforting. Read about Borscht →

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   4. Minestrone

   Italy7.3

   Hearty, chunky soup with seasonal vegetables and borlotti or cannellini beans; well balanced and comforting. Read about Minestrone →

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   5. Rassolnik

   Russia7.3

   Hearty, chunky soup with pickled cucumbers, pearl barley and a sour edge; a reliable, warming bowl. Read about Rassolnik →

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   6. Romanian Tripe Soup

   Romania7.3

   Savoury soup with beef tripe, beef bones and a sour edge; comforting and easy to enjoy. Read about Romanian Tripe Soup →

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   7. Liver Dumpling Soup

   Germany7.3

   Clear beef broth with soft, herby liver dumplings; a classic inn starter. Read about Liver Dumpling Soup →

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   8. Solyanka

   Russia7.3

   Hearty, chunky soup with mixed meats and sausages, pickled cucumbers and a sour edge; a reliable, warming bowl. Read about Solyanka →

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   9. Garbure

   France7.2

   Hearty, chunky soup with cabbage and white beans; a reliable, warming bowl. Read about Garbure →

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    10. Hungarian Goulash Soup

    Hungary7.0

    Hearty, chunky soup with beef and onions; a reliable, warming bowl. Read about Hungarian Goulash Soup →

Editor’s scores reflect the personal taste of the SoupWiki editors. They are not a measure of a soup’s quality or authenticity, and they don’t mean a soup is good or bad.