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A striking list has been published for soups that warm us in the winter months. The site Derstandard has listed the world's best soups, including those from Turkey. VIETNAM: BEEF PHOThe famous Vietnamese soup pho is made from a combination of rice noodles and aromatic spices. The broth is simmered for hours with spices like cinnamon and star anise. Although there are different varieties available in pho restaurants today, the traditional recipe is made with beef. The most popular version in Vietnam is beef pho, prepared with a mix of raw and cooked beef. UKRAINE: BORSCHT Borscht soup is a traditional dish made with beets and cabbage, and it is quite popular in Ukrainian and Eastern European cuisine. The soup is served with a dollop of sour cream and flavored with a regional delicacy known as fermented beet juice (kvas). Due to its rich cultural heritage, beet soup was included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2022. FRANCE: BOUILLABAISSEFrench bouillabaisse originated from the port city of Marseille and was created by fishermen as a simple stew. This traditional soup combines classic Mediterranean flavors like saffron, olive oil, fennel, garlic, and tomatoes with fresh fish. In 1980, local chefs established the Bouillabaisse Regulation to preserve the recipe and ensure its quality, stating that the original recipe must contain at least four different types of seafood. PORTUGAL: CALDO VERDECaldo verde is a traditional soup considered one of Portugal's national dishes, originating from the northern Minho wine-producing region. The basic ingredients of this simple yet delicious potato soup include finely sliced onions, garlic, and cabbage leaves. In some variations, Portuguese chouriço sausage is added to the soup, giving it a smoky and salty flavor. ALGERIA, LIBYA, TUNISIA: CHORBA FRIKThis rich North African soup is a traditional dish made with a special grain called freekeh, which is particularly popular during Ramadan. Freekeh is a type of wheat harvested while still green and roasted to remove its outer shell. This grain combines with tomato juice, aromatic spices, chickpeas, and fried lamb or beef to create the soup's characteristic flavor. It is served with a slice of lemon and traditional Kesra bread to complete the taste. SPAIN: GAZPACHOGazpacho is known as one of the world's most famous cold soups, originating from the hot Andalusian lands. In classic Spanish gazpacho, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, and a bit of white bread are blended cold. However, the origins of this soup predate the arrival of tomatoes in Europe with the discovery of America. The original recipe consisted of a white garlic soup that did not include tomatoes. WEST AFRICA: PEANUT SOUPPeanut soup is one of the cornerstones of African cuisine, particularly widely consumed in West African countries. This soup, which is usually thick and spicy, offers a rich flavor when simmered with meat or fish. Peanut soup is served with traditional African side dishes like Eba, Fufu, Banku, or Kenkey, turning it into a complete meal. CHINA: LANZHOU BEEF NOODLE SOUPLanzhou beef noodle soup, unique to the city of Lanzhou in northwestern China, is one of the most popular traditional dishes. This soup, made with beef broth, beef, thinly sliced radishes, chili oil, and fresh herbs, stands out with its rich aroma. The authenticity of the soup is complemented by hand-pulled La Mian noodles. THAILAND: TOM YUM SOUPTom yum soup, one of the iconic flavors of Thai cuisine, offers a unique experience by combining sweet, sour, spicy, and salty tastes. Aromatic ingredients such as fish sauce, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, mushrooms, and chili peppers are used in the broth. Tom yum soup has many variations that can be prepared with shrimp and other seafood or chicken. TURKEY: YAYLA SOUPIn yayla soup, the slightly sour taste of yogurt is balanced with cooked rice or barley, while mint and other herbs add an aromatic flavor to the soup.
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