As the cold temperatures approach we start to crave warm delicious comforting foods. Hearty soups are one of the seasons favorite recipes to create. Here are some tasty Chinese soups that are perfect for the coming winter.

Chinese Classic Soups - These classic soup recipes can be found on most Chinese restaurant and take-out menus.

1. Egg Drop Soup Recipe
   Egg drop soup is a classic soup made with a savory chicken broth that is laced with thin strands of egg which melt in your mouth. Flavored with green onion, ginger, and white pepper, this soup is perfect for those colder months.


2. Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
   Hot and sour soup is another Chinese classic that balances out the ying and yang of the flavors spicy and sour. This soup is filled with a mix of mushrooms, bamboo, baby corn, and chicken. A bit heartier than egg drop soup, this is sure to warm anyone’s soul.


3. Wonton Soup Recipe
   Wontons which are filled with a savory pork mixture are boiled in a delicious Chinese chicken stock. To make this soup you can use any type of wonton you choose and either make them by hand or purchase them in a Chinese grocery store.

Chinese Traditional Soups - These are soups that some people may not be familiar with, and are not often seen on Chinese restaurant menus.

1. Lotus Root Soup Recipe
   Lotus root is the stem part of the lotus flower. Used often in Chinese cooking, this root is sliced and combined with peanuts, dates, and goji berries to create a unique flavorful broth. Both the lotus root and the Chinese dates, also called jujubes, can be found in most Asian grocery stores. This soup is slightly sweet in flavor and is perfect for keeping warm.


2. Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
   This soup is a dessert soup that is also known as “Tong Sui.” Made with ginger and honey, this sweet soup contains pieces of sweet potatoe and well as goji berries. These berries are also known as wolf berries and can be found in health food stores as well as some grocery stores.


3. Chinese Watercress Soup Recipe
   Another healthy soup that also contains goji berries as well as dates; this watercress soup is packed full of nutrients. It is a savory soup with a chicken broth base that is seasoned with white pepper and soy sauce. The watercress is a leafy green that can be found in the produce section of most local grocery stores, and adds a delicate spicy flavor to this soup.

Chinese Hearty Soups - Here are soups that are full of hearty ingredients.

1. Szechuan Chicken Soup Recipe
   This flavorful spicy soup is chocked full of chicken, broccoli, and carrots. Similar in flavor to the well known Szechuan chicken dish, this soup is perfect for any lunch or dinner with guests.


2. Chinese Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup Recipe
   Chinese chicken and sweet corn soup is another hearty soup that is often found on restaurant menus. Sweet corn kernels with shredded chicken in a creamy broth is sure to please anyone during the cold winter months. It’s a nice slightly heavier soup that can be a meal in itself.


3. Chinese Beef Noodle Soup Recipe
   Here is another soup that is fit for a meal. This beef noodle soup is full of lean strips of beef and bok choy; and flavored with garlic, green onion, and Szechuan peppercorns. Szechuan peppercorns can be found in most Asian grocery stores and some local grocery stores. These peppers have a light pepper taste and tingling numbness to them. They add a great warmth to this recipe.