Nothing can steal the show at the Rosh Hashanah meal quite like a brisket, roast chicken or jeweled rice. When done well, these mains help us ring in the Jewish New Year with heartiness and a whole lot of pizzaz. But an entree, especially celebrating the birth of the world, isn’t something you begin with.
Enter, the humble soup.
Whether it’s served hot or cold, earthy or bright, vegetarian or meat-filled, a soup can help transform your Rosh Hashanah menu from simple meal to curated culinary journey.
Read on for 15 soups that will perfectly set the tone for your Rosh Hashanah dinner.
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Carrot Tahini Soup with Za’atar Challah Croutons
A simple warming soup with a bit of challah crunch.
Kubbeh Selek (Beet Soup with Meat-Filled Dumplings)
It’s pure comfort food.
Creamy Non-Dairy Asparagus Soup
A velvety, bright green soup that is easy to assemble, puree and reheat.
Tunisian Spiced Squash Soup
A classic, creamy autumnal soup with a North African twist.
Vegetarian Yemenite Soup
An enveloping aroma of cumin, turmeric, coriander and black pepper waits for you.
Egyptian Golden Potato Soup Recipe
This golden, silky dish is full of flavor and deeply aromatic.
Ginger and Turmeric Chicken Soup
Classic chicken soup with an infusion of lemony brightness.
Afghan Chicken Soup (Yakhni)
Bright with cilantro and heady with spice.
Simanim Soup
This soup contains all the symbolic vegetables that are used in the Sephardic Rosh Hashanah seder.
Dill Pickle Soup
It’s the best Ashkenazi soup you’ve never heard of.
White Bean Soup With Zhug
A comforting soup with a little extra spice.
Chicken, Fennel and Orzo Soup
Light, zesty and full of flavor.
Cold Cucumber Soup
A light and easy option that comes together in 25 minutes.
Syrian Lentil Soup
A hearty lentil soup also known as addes.
French Onion Soup with Challah and Munster Cheese
The richness of this soup makes each bite a meal itself.
