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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Soup has become a staple in many people’s diets due to its ability to subside fatigue. Its significance in various dining options is further amplified by the number of countries having their own distinctive soups.
TasteAtlas, a global food-hunting site, released its annual ranking of the best soups in the world, with contenders like Ramen, Soto, and Vori-vori taking the top 10 spots.
10 Best Soups in the World
Offering a taste of warmth and culture, these outstanding soups have drawn people for their highly rated qualities. Read on to find the world’s most favorable soup according to TasteAtlas.
1. Vori-Vori - Paraguay
Originating from Paraguay, Vori-vori is considered the best soup in the world, with fillings like beef, dumplings, cornmeal, cheese, and a myriad of vegetables completing the bowl. Traditionally, bay leaves, cloves, parsley, and saffron are added to the soup to enrich the flavor. Like many other warm delicacies, Vori-vori is said to be consumed on winter days.
2. Ramen - Japan
Using only authentic ingredients, Ramen, the country’s ultimate comfort dish is celebrated on a global scale for its considerations that include health aspects, invention factors, and rich heritage. The initial popularity of this wheat-based food was largely due to the country’s worst rice harvest in 1945 or during World War II. To preserve the culture, the standard way to eat Ramen in Japan is to slurp both the noodles and the broth.
3. Rawon - Indonesia
Renowned for its black broth, Rawon received 4,6 points as the world’s greatest soup, offering a delightful culinary experience. The uniquely presented broth is said to have originated from Surabaya, East Java, and highlights the use of buah keluak, or Indonesian black nut, as the main ingredient.
4. Yokohama-Style Ramen - Japan
Another variant of Ramen, known as Yokohama-style is a type of soup that uses thicker, flatter, and shorter noodles, creating a distinctive look to the bowl. Its complex flavors are derived from the perfect combination of pork bone broth, soy sauce, and chicken broth into a bold, intense soup. Diners can also enjoy a variety of toppings that include half-boiled eggs, wood ear mushrooms, cabbage, spinach, dried seaweed, and pork belly.
5. Soto Betawi - Indonesia
Dipped in coconut milk broth, Soto Betawi has become people’s favorite for its rich flavors that give a hint of various spices like turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, coriander, and kaffir lime leaves. The dish is usually served with different condiments such as emping crackers, sweet soy sauce, tomatoes, and scallions.
6. Sopa Tarasca - México
Named after the Tarascan Indians of Michoacan in western Mexico, Sopa Tarasca brings together rich, flavorful bowls with a base of pureed beans, tomatoes, and chiles. Its festive taste is topped with many different condiments like fried chiles, tortilla strips, cojita cheese, and other preferred variants.
7. Beyran Corbasi - Turkiye
Beyran soup is celebrated as a winter dish in its native Turkiye. This comforting bowl is made with lamb meat that is slow-cooked to achieve the perfect level of tenderness. Usually served with rice, Beyran Corbasi is a favored breakfast menu.
8. Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan
Comprising 5 primary ingredients, namely broth, noodles, pork, eggs, and tare, Tonkotsu Ramen remains a popular delicacy that preserves the traditional taste of Japan. The dish requires a high level of attention, with the broth needing 12 to 18 hours to cook.
9. Miso Ramen - Japan
Originating from Sapporo, the use of miso base as the broth is what differentiates Miso Ramen from other distinctive Ramen styles. Added to the bowl are chopped pork, sweet corn, bean sprouts, and a variety of seafood like scallops, squids, and crabs.
10. Pozole - Mexico
Rounding out the list of the best soups in the world is Pozole, an aromatic soup from Mexico. This soup is often associated with special occasions or celebrations, such as weddings, birthdays, and even Christmas.
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