Food for the Soul: Which is the best chicken soup in the world?

Tom kha gai is the world's best chicken soup. The flavourful blend of coconut, lemongrass, and spices in this Thai meal gives it a unique flavour.

Tom kha gai

The second position goes to Ciorba Radauteana, a traditional Romanian soup that is popular for its healing qualities and is often used as a remedy for the common cold.

Ciorba Radauteana

The beloved Moldovan soup Zeama has bagged the third spot. Often dubbed the "ultimate hangover cure," the soup calls for a tiny whole chicken, water, a delicate homemade egg, and finely chopped veggies and herbs.

Zeama

The famous Algerian soup, Chorba Beïda is ranked fourth. White beans, veggies, and spices are combined in a simple but flavourful way to create a nourishing and filling meal.

Chorba Beïda

The fifth-placed Romanian soup on the list is Supă (de pui) cu tăieței. This clear soup is a standard winter recipe made with chicken stock, noodles, and veggies (usually carrots).

Supă (de pui) cu tăieței

Claiming the sixth spot is Serbia’s Bela čorba. Being able to provide warmth and comfort with minimal ingredients makes it a cherished part of Serbian cuisine.

Serbia’s Bela čorba

It has a reputation as a hearty soup that showcases the fusion of indigenous and Spanish influences in Peruvian cuisine, coming in at number seven on the Taste Atlas list.

Sopa de gallina india

Inchicapi, a Peruvian dish that has grown popular not just in Peru but also in other areas of the world, is listed at number eight.

Inchicapi

Many people love Rosół z kury, a classic Polish chicken soup that has been voted as the ninth-best chicken soup in the world.

Rosół z kury

A Georgian soup famed for its unique combination of ingredients, including beaten eggs and a tangy base made from chicken broth and lemon juice, is last in the top 10 but a crowd favourite.

Chikhirtma