Spicy Soup Recipes
Spicy Avocado-Cucumber Soup
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
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
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
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
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
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
For a healthier version of this crema, try using nonfat Greek yogurt instead of the sour cream.
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Spicy Crab Bisque
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
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
Posole is a hearty Mexican soup or stew made with hominy (dried corn kernels with the hull and germ removed) and pork or poultry.