Asia is a continent with diverse cultures. Each country offers a vibrant cuisine. It makes the most of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In this Asian soups collection, we showcase the diversity of flavors. We highlight different cooking styles and ways of eating across the continent. You can enjoy rich, silky broths. There are also soups filled with deliciously slurpable noodles, springy tofu, or crunchy toppings. These authentic Asian and Asian-inspired recipes will fit every craving.

This collection highlights some of our favorite Vietnamese recipes. It also includes our Thai recipes. You’ll find soups from South Korea, Japan, India and beyond. You’ll find soups in all flavor profiles: aromatic, creamy, nutty, sweet, sour or spicy. Some come together quickly, while others (like pho) require slow simmering to create a rich broth.

While I was growing up, Sundays were always soup day. My parents woke early to prepare a massive, bubbling pot of aromatic pho broth. They’d blanch several kinds of beef bones. Occasionally, they paused to skim the impure foams that rose to the surface with grace and precision. The bone broth would simmer for several hours, filling our house with a comforting aroma only soup can instill. The effort was always worth it.

We love expanding our pantry to include new ingredients like Asian sauces. Most of these Asian soups are made with ingredients you can easily find in most grocery stores. Several are versatile enough to meet dietary preferences without missing the joy in each spoonful. They’re traditionally made with gluten-free, vegetarian or dairy-free ingredients. So simmer, sip and savor away.

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