The 10 best noodle soups

Noodles turn a broth into a meal, whether they are wheat, rice, glass noodles or tiny vermicelli. These noodle soups rank highest with the SoupWiki editors.

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   1. Ramen

   Japan9.9

   A deep, savoury broth with springy noodles and generous toppings; a bowl full of character. Read about Ramen →

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   2. Pho

   Vietnam9.4

   Clear broth with rice noodles, beef bones and a sour edge; deeply savoury and satisfying. Read about Pho →

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   3. Ash Reshteh

   Iran9.4

   Hearty, chunky soup with reshteh noodles, beans and chickpeas and dried mint; a standout bowl. Read about Ash Reshteh →

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   4. Turkish Chicken Soup

   Turkey9.4

   Clear broth with chicken, vermicelli or rice and a sour edge; a standout bowl. Read about Turkish Chicken Soup →

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   5. Soto Ayam

   Indonesia9.3

   Clear broth with chicken, turmeric and a sour edge; full of character. Read about Soto Ayam →

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   6. Tutmaç Soup

   Turkey9.2

   Hearty, chunky soup with homemade noodles, green lentils and minty butter; deeply savoury and satisfying. Read about Tutmaç Soup →

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   7. Harira

   Morocco9.1

   Hearty, chunky soup with lamb, chickpeas and a sour edge; a standout bowl. Read about Harira →

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   8. Aush

   Afghanistan9.1

   Hearty, chunky soup with noodles, beef mince and dried mint; full of character. Read about Aush →

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   9. Vermicelli Soup

   Turkey8.8

   Savoury soup with vermicelli, tomato paste and a sour edge; warming and richly flavoured. Read about Vermicelli Soup →

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    10. Kesme Noodle Soup

    Turkey8.6

    Savoury soup with homemade egg noodles, green lentils or chickpeas and minty butter; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl. Read about Kesme Noodle 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.