Spicy Soup Recipes

By Food & Wine
Updated December 22, 2016
© Tina Rupp
From spicy crab bisque to fiery beef pho with sesame-chile oil, here are some delicious spicy soup recipes.
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Spicy Avocado-Cucumber Soup

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This tangy, luscious soup is an excellent make-ahead dish: Simply puree everything except the garnish, then chill. For a milder version, scale back on the serrano.

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Spicy Chickpea Soup

Credit: © Stephanie Foley
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Chickpeas are used as the base for this Indian-flavored creamy (though cream-free) soup, which is prepared by first pureeing it, then simmering it, to save time.

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Spicy Grain Soup

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Based on a brothy tortilla soup, this fiery, substantial soup is full of nutty-tasting barley, brown rice and bulgur, creating a dish that's high in fiber.

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Spicy Red Lentil Coconut Soup with Shrimp Dumplings

Credit: © Lisa Linder
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Red lentils make a hearty addition to this surprisingly tangy and fragrant Asian-style coconut soup.

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Spicy Udon and Clam Soup

Credit: © Maura McEvoy
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This dish is based on the classic Korean noodle soup kal gooksu (or "knife noodles," so named because the handmade dough is cut with a knife).

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Spicy Kale Chowder with Andouille Sausage

Credit: © Frances Janisch
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This hearty soup uses spicy smoked andouille sausage that is traditionally added to Louisiana specialties like gumbo and jambalaya.

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Spicy Black Bean Soup with Cilantro Crema

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For a healthier version of this crema, try using nonfat Greek yogurt instead of the sour cream.

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Spicy Crab Bisque

Credit: © John Kernick
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Tanya Holland's decadent crab bisque is studded with plenty of lump crabmeat. Thanks to a hit of cayenne and Tabasco, the soup has a sneaky heat.

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Spiced Beef Pho with Sesame-Chile Oil

Credit: © Earl Carter
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The rice vermicelli soup pho is a staple all over Vietnam and this spicy beef version is the specialty of Hanoi.

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Spicy Turkey Posole

Credit: © Tina Rupp
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Posole is a hearty Mexican soup or stew made with hominy (dried corn kernels with the hull and germ removed) and pork or poultry.

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