33 Noodle Soups That'll Put Regular Ol' Chicken Noodle On The (Literal) Back Burner

Creamy chicken Marsala and French onion gnocchi soup are already at the top of our easy weeknight dinner list, so it's only right to combine them. The result is a hearty, Marsala-spiked soup packed with pan-fried chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and pillowy gnocchi. The slightly sweet and savory broth is made of cremini mushrooms, aromatics, Marsala wine, and heavy cream, setting the stage for our favorite potato dumpling and plenty of juicy shredded chicken thighs.

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Sopa de fideo is a low-lift Mexican-style soup consisting of toasted fideo noodles in a base made of pureed tomato, onion, and garlic. If you love chicken noodle or tomato soups, then consider this version as its fabulous cousin. It’s a fragrant and simple soup you can turn to in the winter via canned tomatoes or summer with tomatoes off the vine.

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During the cold winter months, soul-healing comfort food is what the doctor ordered, and that's exactly what this cozy noodle soup is. Italian Penicillin soup (also known as Nonna's Penicillin soup) gets its name from how nourishing and comforting every spoonful is. It heals you when your body hurts, eases those winter blues, or comforts you when you’re a little homesick for nonna.

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Countless bowls of pho have prepared us to make a satisfying vegan version of this Vietnamese classic, and this recipe and its 30-minute broth has cracked the code. The trick to a super-flavorful vegan pho broth is to toast the whole spices—star anise, cinnamon, and cloves. For umami, we added white miso and dried shiitakes to amp up the savoriness that would otherwise come from fish sauce in traditional pho. All of these ingredients come together with veggie stock and get simmered for just 20 minutes before serving with pho noodles, mushrooms, bok choy, tofu, or any other vegetables you enjoy!

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Chicken noodle soup is one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods. Chunks of juicy chicken mingle with carrots, celery, and tender egg noodles in a deep, savory broth for a soup that will transport you right back to Grandma’s table after just one spoonful.

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Classic chicken noodle soup gets a makeover in this recipe, inspired by a Thai curry noodle soup. The base is enriched with coconut milk and curry paste, which adds more flavor and heat, as well as a rich creaminess to the traditional broth-based soup. This easy soup still fills every role that a chicken noodle soup does: It’s a warm and cozy comfort food that is perfect on a cold snowy night, and is the boost you need when you’re feeling under the weather.

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While a steamy bowl of classic chicken soup will always be a go-to, sometimes a few upgrades are needed to switch up the staple soup. Here, we upgrade the classic with a creamy broth infused with Italian ingredients inspired by Tuscany: pasta, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, kale, and basil. Rich and flavorful, this gorgeous soup serves a crowd, and it’s fit for any occasion.

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We could keep eating the same soups, but why not combine our two favorite winter warmers (ramen and stew), and give them a little warm weather inspiration? While Birria is traditionally a Mexican stew made with chiles and warm spices like cinnamon, it’s been popping up everywhere lately as tacos, and that’s the energy we’re bringing into this dish. We want it to be hearty and comforting, while also full of flavors that remind us of sipping margaritas in the hot summer sun over a plate of Mexican food.

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If you love Italian wedding soup, then you’ll appreciate this Swedish-inspired twist on the classic. In it, the broth base is just as important as its meatball counterpart. Spicy mustard for a little back-end punchiness, cream, and melted sharp cheddar cheese give the broth a light richness you'll love.

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When we're in the mood for something that has a bit more flavor than your run of the mill canned soup or packaged ramen, we turn to creamy chicken ramen soup. This recipe packs a flavorful punch and then some! You get some spiciness from the curry powder, a rich creaminess from the coconut milk, and a burst of citrus with a squeeze of lime.

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Braised pork belly, aka a little slice of heaven, is the star in this amazing homemade ramen. Making ramen from scratch is pretty darn elaborate, but we promise your patience will be more than rewarded.

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Forget bread and croutons, we've found an even more delicious way to enjoy French onion soup—by adding gnocchi! Marrying the French classic with the convenience of store-bought gnocchi means you can have the most comforting dinner on the table in just under an hour.

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We love dishes high in flavor, low in commitment. And if it comes together in one pot, like this Japanese noodle soup? We're all in!

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Chef Leah Cohen, who owns the restaurants Pig & Khao and Piggyback in New York City, showcases her recipe for khao soi, a textural Northern Thai noodle soup that layers crispy noodles over soft noodles in a savory curry. Cohen, who appeared on Top Chef season 5, says that khao soi was the first dish on the menu at Pig & Khao, and that 10 years later, it’s still a featured dish that won’t be leaving the menu any time soon.

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This recipe uses store-bought marinara to form the foundation of a delicious pot of soup that has all the pasta and meatballs of Chef Boyardee and more. This recipe is super flexible. Anelletti is the preferred pasta cut here for the ultimate nostalgia factor, but any small cut—like elbows or bowties—will do.

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Great ramen comes in many shapes, sizes, and flavors but is most commonly known as the rich, creamy, porky version. This completely vegan version uses layers of umami-packed flavor to mimic the depth complexity of traditional ramen, and edamame for a protein boost. As a bonus, if you can multitask, it all comes together in about an hour, making this an ideal weeknight go-to.

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This easy tomato soup is perfect for those chilly fall evenings when you want something a bit more filling (and what better solution than adding pasta?). If you prefer a heartier greens, kale or broccoli rabe can be added 5 minutes after the tortellini!

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If you're looking for a soup that will warm you up in more ways than one, turn to this red curry shrimp and noodle soup. Marinated shrimp and glass noodles are served in a red curry, coconut milk, and mushroom broth topped with bean sprouts, avocado, scallions, and cilantro. No boring, bland flavors here—this recipe is sure to satisfy each of the 5 taste sensations. The broth has the perfect amount of spice, and is sure to keep you warm and cozy all year long.

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Laksa, the spicy and aromatic coconut curry noodle soup that hails from Malaysia, is one of our favorite ways to get our fill of noodles. Laksa paste is a type of curry paste traditionally found in Southeast Asian cuisine, best known as the flavorful base for the rich and spicy coconut broth soup. Broadly speaking, laksa paste typically contains chilis, nuts, shrimp, lemongrass, and spices. And while it can be made from scratch, we streamlined this version using the prepared kind to make this a weeknight winner.

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Many versions of beef noodle soup exist, all delicious in their own right, though the bowl that has lately stolen our heart is Lanzhou-style, with its signature hand-pulled noodles. Time is the star ingredient: You must set aside 4 hours for the broth to work its magic, or you’ll risk not extracting all of the delicious flavor hiding inside the marrow.

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