The history and cultural significance of soup traditions worldwide

Matzo ball soup, served during Passover, symbolizes comfort and tradition, rooted in Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, per *The Spruce Eats*.

Locro, a corn-based soup with meat and beans, is a national dish in Argentina, especially for Independence Day, per *TasteAtlas*.

Puls, a spelt-based porridge-like soup, was a key sustenance for Roman soldiers, per culinary histories.

Pho, a rice noodle soup, is a national dish in Vietnam, symbolizing comfort and identity, often eaten for breakfast, per *BBC Good Food*.

Egusi soup, made with ground melon seeds, is a cultural staple in Nigeria, served at celebrations, per *TasteAtlas*.

Stone soup, from a European folk tale, teaches cooperation, as villagers share ingredients to create a communal meal, per *Food & Wine*.

Borscht is a traditional Ukrainian soup, central to Christmas Eve meals, symbolizing family and heritage, per *BBC Good Food*.

Ozoni, a traditional New Year’s soup with mochi, represents longevity and prosperity in Japanese culture, per *TasteAtlas*.

French onion soup, dating to the 18th century, symbolizes rustic comfort and thrift, using simple ingredients like onions and stale bread.

The Chinese developed early soups using clay pots around 6000 BCE, as archaeological evidence suggests, per *The Spruce Eats*.