International Soup Ideas

Feb 24
11:48

2011

Tom A Lingle

Tom A Lingle

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Brrrrr. It's cold outside. At this time of year, everyone wants hot soup. Homemade, if possible. Today, instead of making your old favorite, why not go a step further and browse a selection of international soup ideas?

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Many countries are proud of their special soup. Here is a short list of international soup ideas that can easily be made in any American kitchen:

Asian
Japanese Miso Soup is not hard to make when there are miso soup packets to get you started. Just add tofu or another protein,International Soup Ideas Articles such as cooked chicken, plus chopped scallions.

To give any broth a Chinese flavor, you can add one star anise and simmer for about 30 minutes. You can find star anise in the spices aisle of most supermarkets in metropolitan areas. You can add any thin noodles, such as vermicelli, or even try Chinese rice noodles. Let them cook in the broth. Then, add tofu or cooked chicken or pork and perhaps broccoli. Presto! A Chinese-style soup.

Why not use instant ramen as a base for a delicious Asian-style soup? Add cooked shrimp, chopped fresh cilantro, and perhaps a vegetable such as carrots or mushroom. These add-ins augment the flavor and the nutritional content and give you an easy international soup.

European
Many Europeans regularly prepare a pureed vegetable soup as a first course. They do not follow a recipe, but instead simmer the vegetables, such as carrots, till soft, then puree with broth, reheat and season with salt and pepper. It's a simple process and can be modified according to your tastes.

The Portugese soup Caldo Verde is easy and a crowd-pleaser. One head of kale, 4 large potatoes, one onion, plus broth, and you're almost there. Some people add sliced sausage to this base of vegetables. This is a hearty soup!

Central American
Mexican Tortilla Soup is a great soup to start with for any meal, not just a Mexican meal! And it's so simple. Take a delicious chicken broth as your base. Add cooked chicken, chopped raw onion, and chopped fresh cilantro. At the table, add in some tortilla chips and grated cheese. Ole!

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