Soups are the ultimate comfort food for winter. To slurp on a bowl of hot soup on a winter night feels like a warm hug. And they can be prepared in a variety of flavors with lots of scope for customization. Tomato-flavored soups are the most common, but here we have 5 other varieties of this luscious comfort dish to enjoy this winter season.
Laksa
This South-East Asian curry soup is rich and decadent with a well-balanced flavor. The addition of coconut milk cuts out the acidity of the tamarind and chili paste to provide a wholesome dish you can enjoy any time of the day. Served with a variety of sides including noodle shrimp and chips, this dish is a whole meal in its own right.
Pho
For non-vegetarians, Pho is a ‘must-have’ dish. This Vietnamese soup is known for its long cooking time, which takes up to 8 hours of preparing a broth with meat, onions and a bunch of warm spices. The result however, is totally worth the time.
French Onion Soup
Unlike other soups in the list, this French delicacy is known for its strong cheesy flavour. Its broth consists of caramelized onions and meat stock, which is baked with melty Gruyere cheese on top.
Rasam
This hot and spicy South Indian soup has a beautifully complex flavour profile, which has great scope of customization. If you prefer it sour, notch up the tamarind. If you prefer it spicier, add more red chillies. If you prefer it sweeter, don’t hesitate to add more jaggery. This soup can cover all spectrums of your taste buds, while keeping you warm and fuzzy.
Thukpa
This Tibeto-Nepali soup contains a burst of exotic Asian flavours. Served with noodles and a diverse set of toppings from tofu to kidney beans, one bowl of this soup promises a warm and hearty meal.
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