With the cold air all around most of us, January is the perfect time for national soup month. Soups are a popular dish in the U.S. for both lunch and dinner. Did you know that many other countries enjoy soups too, but that they can be very different than traditional soups served in the U.S.? If you want to try something new, give one of the following soups a try.
Polish: Bigos
This soup is actually Poland’s national dish. It’s made with sausage, beef, onions, sauerkraut, tomatoes, spices, cabbage and a lot of bacon. The Polish make this to use up their cabbage before the cold weather destroys it. They will often make a large batch of it and freeze the rest for a later date as this soup tends to taste better over time. Bigos is often served after Christmas. Browse Poland tours
Spain: Gazpacho
Even though gazpacho is popular in some American restaurants, it’s a soup that has origins in Spain. In this region it is a hearty soup that the poor often consume to fill them up. It contains tomatoes, peppers, bread, water, vinegar, oil and garlic. It is best served cold on a summer’s day. Check our Spain tours 2021
Hungary: Sour Cherry Soup
The Hungarians enjoy a sour cherry soup in the early summer when cherry season is upon them. Although the recipe for this soup does vary by household, common ingredients include sour cherries that have already been pitted, water, cream sugar and a cinnamon stick. It is served cold and usually topped with sour cream or whipped cream. Information on Hungary tours
Russia: Shchi
Shchi is a soup that many Russians enjoy often. It’s rich and full of flavor. It contains ingredients such a cabbage, potatoes, beef stock, tomatoes and onions. The Russians like to make it and store it for a day or two before they eat it because they say it tastes better that way. Browse our Russia tours 2021
If you don’t want to try some of the mentioned soups from other countries, why don’t you give an American soup a try during National Soup Month? A simple chicken noodle soup can be made with chicken stock, egg noodles, celery, carrots and diced chicken. You can also throw in a few hot peppers to change things up a bit. If you want to try a more hearty soup, you can make cheeseburger soup. Some of the basic ingredients you’ll need are chicken broth, potatoes, cheddar cheese, ground beef and milk. Just remember that no matter what you like to eat, there will always be a soup that will suit your needs!
Here is an easy to follow Gazpacho recipe
