Jewish and Israeli Food

5 Great Israeli & Jewish Soups for Winter

We’ve collected our 5 favorite soup recipes from Israeli and Jewish traditions to help you warm up this winter! 

They’re perfect for cozying up on a cold shabbat or weekday night and sure to satisfy both body and spirit.

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1. “Orange” Vegetable Soup

This famous Israeli soup has a somewhat confusing name for English speakers: called “orange soup,” it doesn’t actually have any citrus in it, but instead the name refers to its distinct orange color created by the delicious blend of pumpkin, sweet potato, and carrot.

Warm up with this classic comfort food that’s a favorite in kitchens all over Israel!

It tastes great served with crusty bread, and can also be garnished with sour cream or pumpkin seeds.

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2. Creamy Mushroom Soup

This fabulous soup will leave you filled and satisfied with its deep, earthy flavors, and goes great paired with bread or a warm pita!

Use high-quality olive oil from Israel for an extra-special touch, and watch your whole family eat it right up.

Click here to get the recipe!

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3. Classic Lentil Soup

Another Israeli favorite, also found in many diaspora Jewish traditions, is lentil soup. This easy-to-make version is healthy and full of protein, yet sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters!

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4. Vegetarian “Chicken” Soup

Of course, no compilation of Jewish soup recipes can be complete without the ultimate comfort food made by Jewish moms and grandmas all over the world for generations: chicken soup! Naturally, countless recipes and variations abound, but we’re particularly smitten with this vegetarian version that’ll be sure to please everyone regardless of diet.

The olive oil and spices give it the traditional savory depth, so you won’t even miss the lack of meat.

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5. Curried Cauliflower Soup

If you like a bit of kick and spice, you’ll love this rich cauliflower soup, guaranteed to warm you up no matter the weather outside.

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