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Soup Up Your Life: 21 Noodle Soups to Warm Your Heart and Belly

When it comes to soup, noodles are the ultimate game-changer. They add a satisfying chewiness and comforting warmth to even the most basic broths. As the temperatures drop, our cravings for piping hot, soul-satisfying soups increase. That’s why we’ve rounded up 21 noodle soups that are sure to become your new winter staples.

Southeast Asian Inspiration

• Vegetarian Pho: Customize this Vietnamese classic to your dietary preferences with cinnamon, anise, and cloves in the broth, and plenty of rice noodles.
• Easy Pad Thai Soup: Turn the traditional Thai dry noodle dish into a slurp-worthy soup with brown rice noodles and baked tofu.
• Hot and Sour Glass Noodle Soup: Spice up your life with this Asian-inspired soup featuring sambal oelek paste, lime juice, and rice noodles.

Hearty and Wholesome

• Double Mushroom Soba Noodle Soup: Earthy flavors abound in this light yet satisfying soup featuring shiitake and white button mushrooms, soy, sesame, and ginger.
• Persian and Iranian-Inspired Noodle Soup: This vegetarian take on ash-e reshteh is packed with French lentils, chickpeas, and whole-wheat linguine, topped with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs.
• Chicken Soup with Whole-Grain Fusilli: Restore your health and soul with this nourishing soup featuring whole-grain fusilli pasta, anti-inflammatory leeks and onions, and a hint of coziness.

Vegan Delights

• Vegan Wild Mushroom Stroganoff Soup: Turn the traditional beef-based dish into a plant-based masterpiece with mushrooms, coconut milk, and eggless noodles.
• Green Goddess Miso Noodle Soup: Silky miso broth meets green veggies, edamame, and soba noodles in this nutritious and filling soup.
• Chickpea Noodle Soup with Fresh Thyme: This vegetarian version of chicken noodle soup is packed with tryptophan-rich chickpeas, brown rice noodles, and a hint of fresh thyme.

Global Inspirations

• Curry Udon: Japan meets India in this flavorful stew featuring curry powder, cayenne, and large chunks of potato and carrots.
• Mexican Sopa de Fideo: Spice up your Mexican night with this twist on tortilla soup featuring garlic, onion, vermicelli noodles, and crumbled queso fresco.
• Ribollita Italian Soup: This Tuscan soup usually features bread, but we’ve opted for pasta instead, making it a flexible and delicious way to use up leftovers.

Comfort Food Classics

• Easy Homemade Ramen Noodle Soup: Leave the seasoning packets behind and opt for this totally plant-based, homemade ramen recipe featuring miso, ginger, and garlic.
• Lasagna Soup: Packed with protein, cheesy goodness, and blanket-like sheets of noodles, this lasagna soup is a comforting meal that’s easy to make.
• Slow-Cooker Spaghetti and Meatball Soup: Turn the classic Italian-American dish into a piping hot soup featuring lean turkey meatballs and a lighter hand on the cheese.

These 21 noodle soups are sure to warm your heart and belly this winter. So go ahead, grab a spoon, and dig in!