Must-Try Desi Soups From Across India For A Flavourful Experience

By Tarishi Shrivastava

October 13, 2024

Indian cuisine has so many delicious and healthy desi soups. These soups not only warm you up but also have spices and ingredients that are good for your health. Here are 7 traditional desi soups from different parts of India that you must try.

Rasam (South India)

A tangy and spicy soup made with tamarind, tomatoes and a mix of spices like black pepper, cumin and mustard seeds.

Mulligatawny Soup (Anglo-Indian)

A fusion soup from South India is made with lentils, spices, coconut milk, and sometimes chicken. 

Tomato Saar (Maharashtra)

A simple and delicious soup made from tomatoes and coconut, tempered with spices like mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Khar (Assam)

This Assamese dish is made from raw papaya, lentils and alkaline water filtered through sun-dried banana peels.

Thukpa (Northeast}

A hearty noodle soup with vegetables, meat or tofu in a flavourful broth. This soup is popular in the Himalayan regions during winter.

Palak Shorba (North India)

A healthy spinach soup blended with Indian spices like garlic, ginger and cumin. 

Manchow Soup (Indo-Chinese)

A spicy and thick soup with vegetables, garlic, ginger and soy sauce, garnished with crispy fried noodles for a crunchy touch.