Asian Soups: Clear Broths, Stews and Hot Pot
Across Asia, soup belongs to almost every meal: as a clear broth served with rice, as a spicy stew, or as a hot pot where everyone cooks at the table.
Below you will find all the soups and stews by cuisine.
Japanese (18)
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Butajiru (豚汁) – Miso Soup with Pork
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Chanko Nabe (ちゃんこ鍋) – Sumo Wrestler Hot Pot
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Kare Udon (カレーうどん) – Udon Noodles in Japanese Curry Sauce
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Kitsune Soba (きつねそば) – Soba Noodles with Fried Tofu
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Kitsune Udon (きつねうどん) – Udon Noodles with Fried Tofu
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Miso Soup (あさりの味噌汁) – With Clams
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Miso Soup (味噌汁) – With Shiitake Mushrooms and Tofu
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Motsunabe (もつ鍋) – Stew with Beef or Pork Intestines
See all: Japanese (18)
- Nabeyaki Udon (鍋焼きうどん) – Udon Hot Pot with Egg
- Oden (おでん) – Japanese Winter Stew
- Ozoni (お雑煮) – Japanese New Year Soup with Mochi
- Shabu Shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ) – Japanese Hot Pot
- Sukiyaki (すき焼き) – Hot Beef and Vegetable Pot
- Tempura Udon (天ぷらうどん) – Udon with Crispy Tempura
- Udon Noodles (うどん) – Handmade Wheat Noodles in Broth
- Yosenabe (寄せ鍋) – Mixed Japanese Hot Pot
- Yudofu (湯豆腐) – Warm Tofu in Broth
- Zosui (雑炊) – Japanese Rice Porridge with Broth
Chinese (40)
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Ba Bao La Hu Tang (八宝辣糊汤) – Spicy Eight Treasure Soup
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Bai Cai Tang (白菜湯) – Napa Cabbage Soup
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Bawan Mian (肉圓麵) – Meatball Noodle Soup
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Chinese Mushroom and Chicken Noodle Soup
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Daoxiao Mian (刀削面) – Knife-Cut Noodles from Shanxi
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Dong Gua Tang (冬瓜汤) – Winter Melon Soup
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Dou Jiang Tang (豆漿湯) – Soy Milk Soup
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Egg Drop Soup (鸡蛋汤) – Chinese Soup with Egg Ribbons
See all: Chinese (40)
- Fish Soup with Ginger and Rice Wine
- River Snail Soup with Lemongrass and Galangal
- Fondue Chinoise – Asian Broth for New Year's Eve
- Fondue Chinoise Sauces – Five Asian Dips
- Hai Xian Geng (海鮮羹) – Thickened Seafood Soup
- Hot Pot Broth (火锅汤底) – Mild and Spicy in a Yuanyang Pot
- Hotpot (火锅) – Chinese Fire Pot
- Huaiyang Geng (淮扬羹) – Sweet and Sour Soup from Jiangsu
- Huang Gua Tang (黄瓜汤) – Cucumber Soup
- Ji Tang (鸡汤) – Classic Chicken Soup
- Clear Fish Soup with Ginger and Sesame Oil
- Lanzhou Lamian (兰州拉面) – Hand-Pulled Noodles from Lanzhou
- Lu Wei Tang (滷味湯) – Braised Meat and Vegetable Stew
- Luosifen (螺蛳粉) – River Snail Rice Noodle Soup from Guangxi
- Mongolian Hot Pot with Lamb and Sesame Sauce
- Niu Rou Mian (牛肉麵) – Taiwanese Beef Noodles
- Niu Rou Tang (牛肉湯) – Taiwanese Beef Soup
- Niurou Mian (牛肉面) – Beef Noodle Soup
- Peking Soup (酸辣汤) – Hot and Sour Soup Like the Restaurant Version
- Rice Noodle Soup with Braised Pork Belly
- Pig's Feet Soup with Ginger and Star Anise
- Shi Mu Yu Geng (虱目魚羹) – Milkfish Soup
- Suan La Tang (酸辣汤) – Hot and Sour Soup
- Szechuan Hotpot (四川火锅) – Fire Pot with Spicy Mala Broth
- Sweet Longan Soup with Red Dates (龍眼寶湯)
- Tang Cu Yu Tang (糖醋魚湯) – Sweet and Sour Fish Soup
- Wonton Soup (云吞汤) – Meat-Filled Dumplings in Broth
- Xian Cai Doufu Tang (咸菜豆腐汤) – Salted Vegetable and Tofu Soup
- Xiao Mian (小面) – Spicy Noodle Soup from Chongqing
- Xihu Niurou Geng (西湖牛肉羹) – West Lake Beef Soup
- Yu Tang (鱼汤) – Chinese Fish Soup
- Yu Wan Tang (魚丸湯) – Fish Ball Soup
Korean (24)
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Bokkeumbap Jjigae (볶음밥 찌개) – Stew with Fried Rice
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Budae Jjigae (부대찌개) – Army Stew with Sausage and Instant Noodles
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Chueotang (추어탕) – Spicy Fish Soup, Catfish Instead of Loach
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Dakbokkeumtang (닭볶음탕) – Spicy Chicken Stew
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Doenjang Jjigae (된장찌개) – Stew with Fermented Soybean Paste
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Eomuk Tang (어묵탕) – Fish Cake Soup
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Galbitang (갈비탕) – Korean Beef Short Rib Soup
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Gamja Guk (감자국) – Korean Potato Soup
See all: Korean (24)
- Gamjatang (감자탕) – Pork Spine Soup
- Janchi Guksu (잔치국수) – Celebration Noodle Soup
- Jjambbong (짬뽕) – Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup
- Kimchi Jjigae (김치찌개) – Kimchi Stew with Pork Belly
- Kkori Gomtang (꼬리곰탕) – Korean Oxtail Soup
- Kongbiji Jjigae (콩비지찌개) – Ground Soybean Stew
- Kongguksu (콩국수) – Cold Soy Milk Noodle Soup
- Maeuntang (매운탕) – Spicy Fish Stew
- Mandu Guk (만두국) – Dumpling Soup
- Mul-Naengmyeon (물냉면) – Cold Noodle Soup with Beef Broth
- Samgyetang (삼계탕) – Chicken Soup with Ginseng
- Seolleongtang (설렁탕) – Korean Beef Bone Soup
- Sundubu Jjigae (순두부찌개) – Soft Tofu Stew
- Tteokguk (떡국) – Korean New Year Soup with Rice Cakes
- Ugeoji Tang (우거지탕) – Beef Soup with Dried Napa Cabbage
- Yukgaejang (육개장) – Spicy Beef Soup with Vegetables
Thai (22)
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Boat Noodles (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ) – Dark, Rich Noodle Soup
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Gaeng Jued (แกงจืด) – Thai Glass Noodle Soup with Tofu
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Kaeng Liang (แกงเลียง) – Thai Herb Soup
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Khao Soi Gai (ข้าวซอยไก่) – Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken
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Kuay Chap (ก๋วยจั๊บ) – Rice Noodle Soup with Pork
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Kuay Tiew Kua Gai (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวคั่วไก่) – Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Chicken
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Kuay Tiew Mu Daeng (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหมูแดง) – Noodle Soup with BBQ Pork
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Kuay Tiew Nam (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวน้ำ) – Thai Noodle Soup
See all: Thai (22)
- Kuay Tiew Nam Sai (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวน้ำใส) – Clear Rice Noodle Soup
- Lẩu Thái Chua Cay – Hot and Sour Hotpot, Thai Style
- Tom Jab Chai (ต้มจับฉ่าย) – Chinese-Thai Vegetable Soup
- Tom Kha Gai (ต้มข่าไก่) – Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk and Galangal
- Tom Kha Hed (ต้มข่าเห็ด) – Coconut Mushroom Soup
- Tom Kha Pla (ต้มข่าปลา) – Coconut Soup with Fish
- Tom Klong (ต้มโคล้ง) – Smoked Fish Soup
- Tom Klong Pla Salid (ต้มโคล้งปลาสลิด) – Smoked Fish Soup with Tamarind
- Tom Klong Pla Salid (ต้มโคล้งปลาสลิด) – Sour Soup with Smoked Fish
- Tom Saap (ต้มแซ่บ) – Spicy Isaan Soup with Pork Ribs
- Tom Yum Gai (ต้มยำไก่) – Hot Lemongrass Chicken Soup
- Tom Yum Goong (ต้มยำกุ้ง) – Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup with Lemongrass
- Tom Yum Hed (ต้มยำเห็ด) – Hot and Sour Mushroom Soup
- Tom Yum Talay (ต้มยำทะเล) – Spicy Seafood Soup
Vietnamese (26)
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Bánh Canh Ghẹ – Tapioca Noodle Soup with Crab Meat
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Bánh Canh Trảng Bàng – Thick Rice Noodles in Pork Broth
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Bò Nhúng Dấm – Beef in Vinegar Fondue
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Bún Bò Huế – Spicy Beef Noodle Soup from Huế
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Bún Chả Cá – Noodle Soup with Fish Cakes
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Bún Cá – Fish Soup with Rice Noodles
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Bún Mắm – Fermented Fish Soup with Rice Noodles
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Bún Riêu – Crab and Tomato Noodle Soup
See all: Vietnamese (26)
- Bún Suông – Noodle Soup with Shrimp Sausage
- Bún Thang – Hanoi Noodle Soup with Egg and Chicken
- Bún Ốc – Noodle Soup with Snails
- Canh Bầu Chay – Vegan Pumpkin Soup
- Canh Bầu Tôm – Pumpkin and Shrimp Soup
- Canh Chua Cá – Sweet and Sour Fish Soup
- Canh Khổ Qua – Bitter Melon Soup with Ground Meat
- Canh Rau Đay – Jute Leaf Soup
- Hủ Tiếu Bò Kho – Beef Stew with Noodles
- Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang – Pork Noodle Soup with Cambodian Influence
- Lẩu Cá Kèo – Vietnamese Fish Hotpot
- Lẩu Gà Lá É – Chicken Hot Pot with Vietnamese Basil
- Lẩu Hải Sản – Vietnamese Seafood Hot Pot
- Lẩu Mắm – Fermented Fish Hot Pot
- Lẩu Ếch – Frog Hotpot
- Mì Quảng – Central Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup
- Phở Bò – Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup
- Phở Gà – Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup
Indonesian and Malaysian (29)
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Asam Laksa – Sour and Spicy Fish Soup from Penang
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Bak Kut Teh – Herbal Pork Rib Soup, Klang Style
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Bakso – Indonesian Beef Meatball Soup
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Bihun Sup – Rice Noodle Soup with Chicken
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Laksa Johor – Coconut Fish Soup with Spaghetti
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Laksa Kelantan – Creamy Coconut Laksa
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Laksa Lemak – Creamy Laksa with Coconut Milk
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Laksa Sarawak – Coconut Curry Laksa from Sarawak
See all: Indonesian and Malaysian (29)
- Mee Curry – Curry Noodle Soup with Shrimp & Tofu
- Mee Soto – Chicken Soup with Yellow Noodles
- Mie Kocok Bandung – Beef Noodle Soup with Sprouts
- Rawon – Black Beef Soup with Keluak
- Sayur Asem – Sour Vegetable Soup with Tamarind and Corn
- Sayur Bobor – Spinach Soup with Coconut Milk
- Singgang Daging – Sour Beef Soup from Terengganu
- Singgang Ikan – Sweet and Sour Fish Soup
- Sop Buntut – Indonesian Oxtail Soup with Nutmeg
- Sop Iga – Beef Rib Soup with Ginger
- Sop Ikan Batam – Clear Fish Soup with Tomato
- Sop Kaki Kambing – Lamb Trotter Soup with Coconut Milk
- Sop Konro – Beef Rib Soup with Kluwek
- Soto Ayam Malaysia – Spiced Chicken Soup with Rice Cubes
- Soto Ayam – Indonesian Chicken Soup with Turmeric
- Soto Betawi – Jakarta Beef Soup with Coconut Milk
- Soto Madura – Clear Beef Soup with Turmeric
- Soto Mie – Noodle Soup with Beef and Cabbage
- Sup Ekor – Malaysian Oxtail Soup
- Sup Kambing – Malaysian Lamb or Goat Soup
- Sup Tulang Merah – Spicy Beef Bone Soup
Cambodian (11)
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Kuy Teav (គុយទាវ) – Cambodian Rice Noodle Soup
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Mee Tom – Cambodian Tom Yum Noodle Soup
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Num Banh Chok Teuk Kapi (នំបញ្ចុកទឹកកាពិ) – Rice Noodles in Kapi Broth
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Samlor Korko (សម្លកកូរ) – Khmer Vegetable Soup with Kroeung
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Samlor Ktis (សម្លខ្ទិះ) – Khmer Coconut Soup with Shrimp
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Samlor Machu Kroeung (សម្លម្ជូរគ្រឿង) – Sour Khmer Soup with Beef
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Samlor Machu Ktis (សម្លម្ជូរខ្ទិះ) – Sour Coconut Soup with Fish
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Samlor Machu Trey (សម្លម្ជូរត្រី) – Sour Fish Soup with Tamarind
Lao (6)
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Feu (ເຝີ) – Lao Beef Noodle Soup
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Kaeng Het (ແກງເຫັດ) – Mushroom Soup with Dill and Sticky Rice
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Kaeng Khae (ແກງແຄ) – Lao Vegetable Soup with Betel Leaves
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Khao Poon (ເຂົ້າປຸ້ນ) – Lao Curry Noodle Soup with Fish
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Mee Nam (ໝີ່ນ້ຳ) – Lao Egg Noodle Soup with Pork
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Tom Yam Lao – Sour and Spicy Fish Soup with Dill
