Popular right across Asia, and beyond, noodle soup is a food staple. Each country has its own version, from Indonesia's beautifully fresh soto ayam to pho, gifted to us by the Vietnamese, meaning there's plenty to explore this Autumn!
For vegetarians
The ultimate Italian comfort soup brightened with chunky basil and parsley oil - Ottolenghi-style.
Chunky minestrone with basil paste Source: Benito Martin
Who said meat-free dishes had to be boring? Unlike most restaurant offerings, the broth used for this ramen is made of vegetable stock, not meat. See the eyes of vegans everywhere light up!
The new veganism is about what you eat, not what you don’t eat. Source: Rebecca Thexton
3. Tomato, lentil and noodle soup (kesme asi)
Popular in Turkey for when the weather begins to cool, this hearty noodle soup is a must-try. Make the soup ahead (the flavour improves with time), but leave the noodles until you're ready to eat.
Make it with pork
Source: Chris Chen
4. Spicy pork and miso udon noodle soup
Easy to whip up and even easier to finish, this Japanese-style soup is the perfect meal for an Autumn night. If the word 'spicy' scares you off a dish, just leave it out.
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Who here likes garlic? How about 44 cloves of it for the one dish? Not called the vampire slayer for nothing, this one will have you clearing the garlic shelves out at your local greengrocer - but it'll be well worth it!
The vampire slayer ramen express Source: Mandy Lee
That's right, Hawaiian! With large Japanese, Filipino and Chinese influences on the archipelago, this noodle soup is the perfect fusion of Asia's best - from the Pacific!
Source: Chris Chen
Or try these
Sapporo ramen
Dive in, seafood style
As a starter or a main, this noodle soup is beautifully light, while still packing plenty of flavour. Plus, you can impress your guests by taking credit for these homemade noodles!
Source: Sharyn Cairns
With a curry-like appearance, this is one of the national dishes of Myanmar (Burma), which makes sense, given its position between Eastern Asia and India. The fish goes beautifully soft, a delight to eat.
Burmese fish noodle soup (mohinga) Source: Chris Chen
True to Japanese cooking, this broth and noodle bliss showcases the best of a few key ingredients. Try adding dashi, the base for most soups in Japan, to boost the flavour of the fish stock.
Source: Benito Martin
Commonly found in Malaysian hawker markets, this noodle soup derives its flavour from the shells and heads of the prawns. Keep the leftover heads and shells of prawns in the freezer for your next broth.
Source: Feast magazine
More seafood noodle soups
Pork, crab and noodle soup (bun rieu)
Delicious duck
The tender BBQ duck makes this noodle soup what it is. Imagine yourself eating on the streets on Saigon or Hanoi as you slurp the flavourful broth, made with cinnamon and star anise.
Source: Sharyn Cairns
Using delicious Chinese duck, this noodle soup is easy to make. Just let the broth to simmer and enjoy the result - a steamy bowl of soup infused with garlic, ginger and spring onions.
Source: China Squirrel
Chicken bowls
Popular amongst any hungry Indonesian, soto ayam will hit the spot. Try topping with a dash of sambal to take the flavours up a notch.
Source: Alan Benson
The chicken and the egg are both present in this simple Filipino soup. Cooking the chicken in chicken stock will give you the best-tasting dish possible - even better if the stock's homemade!
Source: Sharyn Cairns
Packed with plenty of herbs and spices, this Nepalese dish is great for a mid-week dinner as the weather gets cooler.
Source: Alan Benson
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Chicken cornbread dumpling soup
Beef it up
Phở is everywhere in Vietnam and comes in several different varieties. This beef one uses lemongrass and shrimp paste for even more flavour.
Beef phở Source: China Squirrel
Named after the boat vendors that cruised along Bangkok's rivers and canals selling their famous noodle soup, this is a Thai classic. Hearty and packed with flavour, this will fast become your new autumn meal.
Source: Brett Stevens
Another Indonesian soto (which means soup), this noodle soup is ubiquitous across Jakarta, the capital, and is a street food classic. Tuck in and warm yourself up from the inside!
Source: Alan Benson
