Kakavia (Greek Fisherman’s Soup)
Kakavia is the original Greek fish soup, made by island fishermen from whatever didn't sell that day, simmered with vegetables, olive oil, and lemon....
Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)
Lablabi is a Tunisian chickpea soup built on garlicky, cumin-scented broth, ladled over stale bread and topped with a soft-poached egg. Harissa and a...
Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale and Potato Soup)
Caldo verde is Portugal's most beloved soup: a silky potato base studded with ribbons of kale and thin slices of smoky chourico. It's simple...
Spanish Gazpacho
Cold, refreshing gazpacho is essentially a salad you drink — blended ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers, no stove required. A summer staple across southern...
Moroccan Harira
Harira is Morocco's beloved lentil and chickpea soup, warmly spiced and traditionally served to break the fast during Ramadan — though it's hearty enough...
Lebanese Red Lentil Soup
Warm, cumin-spiced red lentil soup that purees into a silky, protein-packed bowl in under 30 minutes. A weeknight regular in Lebanese kitchens.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive...
Italian Minestrone
A hearty vegetable and bean soup that's different in every Italian household — this version leans on seasonal vegetables, beans, and a Parmesan rind...
Chorba Frik (Algerian Freekeh and Lamb Soup)
Chorba frik is the soup that opens the fast every night during Ramadan across Algeria and Tunisia, a warmly spiced tomato broth thickened with...
Saltah (Yemeni Fenugreek and Meat Stew)
Saltah is often called Yemen's national dish — a bubbling meat and vegetable stew topped with a frothy fenugreek foam called hilbeh and a...
Ezogelin Çorbası (Turkish Red Lentil and Bulgur Soup)
Ezogelin is a hearty Turkish soup of red lentils, bulgur, and rice simmered with cumin and paprika-infused butter. Named after a legendary bride, it's...