The 10 best soups in the world

SoupWiki's overall top 10 across every country and continent, ordered by the Editor's score, which blends the editors' taste with each soup's story and meaning. No country takes more than three places.

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  1. 1. Ezogelin Soup

    Flag of TürkiyeTürkiye9.5

    Red lentils and bulgur finished with mint and sizzling red-pepper oil; a deeply comforting Turkish classic.

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  2. 2. Ash Reshteh

    Flag of IranIran9.3

    Hearty, chunky soup with reshteh noodles, beans and chickpeas and dried mint; a standout bowl.

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  3. 3. Maraş Tarhana Soup

    Flag of TürkiyeTürkiye9.2

    Chunky, tangy and generous, finished with mint and butter; hearty Anatolian comfort.

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  1. 4. Harira

    Flag of MoroccoMorocco9.1

    Hearty, chunky soup with lamb, chickpeas and a sour edge; a standout bowl.

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  2. 5. Ramen

    Flag of JapanJapan8.9

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

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  3. 6. Dushbara

    Flag of AzerbaijanAzerbaijan8.9

    Clear broth with tiny lamb dumplings, onion and dried mint; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl.

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  4. 7. Sharba Libiya

    Flag of LibyaLibya8.9

    Hearty, chunky soup with lamb, tomato paste and dried mint; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl.

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  5. 8. Head and Trotter Soup

    Flag of TürkiyeTürkiye8.8

    Clear bone broth sharpened with garlic and vinegar; a rich, old-fashioned classic.

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  6. 9. Pho

    Flag of VietnamVietnam8.7

    Clear broth with rice noodles, beef bones and a sour edge; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl.

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  7. 10. Soup Joumou

    Flag of HaitiHaiti8.6

    Creamy, smooth soup with pumpkin, beef and a sour edge; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl.

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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.

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