Indonesian Soups

Characterized by its rich and spicy broth, this comforting noodle soup is one of the classic dishes found in many Southeast Asian countries. It was developed under the influence of different culinary traditions, which has led to the creation of nu... READ MORE

Throughout Indonesia, soto is known under various names such as the Makassar coto or the Pekalongan tauto. However, this traditional Indonesian soup is usually associated with the island of Java, where it is believed to have appe... READ MORE

Bakso is a popular Indonesian meatball soup. Like many other dishes in Indonesia, it grew out of Asian and European influences in the country. Throughout Indonesia, there are many variations of bakso, but all of them include three main ingredients... READ MORE

Gulai is a spicy Indonesian dish resembling a stew or a thick soup. Because of its appearance and taste, it is often dubbed as the Indonesian curry. Any meat variety can be the main ingredient in gulai, as well as offal, seafood, or veget... READ MORE

Rawon is a unique Indonesian dish with origins in East Java. This flavorful soup is usually made with slow-braised beef and other traditional Indonesian ingredients such as lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, and chili. However, the key element is READ MORE

Soto ayam is possibly the most popular variation of the traditional Indonesian soto soup. This chicken-based version usually includes compressed rice cakes such as lontong, nasi himpit or ketupat, vermicelli or ... READ MORE

Soto Betawi is a hearty beef soup consisting of chunks of meat and offal that are slowly simmered in a coconut milk broth, which is usually enriched with various spices such as lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, kefir lime leaves, and coriander. When... READ MORE

Sayur asem is a sweet and sour vegetable soup. Often referred to as tamarind soup, it is one of the favorite vegetable dishes in Indonesia. The entire dish is based on tamarind, an unusual plant commonly grown in Southeast Asia, which giv... READ MORE

Sayur lodeh is a traditional dish made with vegetables stewed in coconut milk. Eggplant, jackfruit, melinjo, long beans, and carrots are the most common vegetables used in the dish. However, sayur lodeh is so versatile that any vegetable can be ut... READ MORE

Soto Lamongan is a beloved Indonesian chicken soup that originates from Lamongan, a city in East Java. What makes soto Lamongan unique is its clear, fragrant broth infused with turmeric, and most notably, the addition... READ MORE

Tekwan is a traditional fish ball soup. The essential component of the dish are tekwan fish balls, from which the dish derives its name. Usually made with fish paste, tapioca, and flour, they are boiled or fried before being added to the soup. The... READ MORE

Makassar is one of Indonesia's most famous culinary destinations. This port city situated at the south of Sulawesi Island is represented in the most traditional dish of the area - coto Makassar. This thick and tasty soup is usually made with beef ... READ MORE

Hailing from Bandung, mie kocok is an aromatic soup that combines sliced beef, beef offal, or meatballs with flat yellow noodles and other accompaniments such as crackers, bean sprouts, sliced scallions, and fried shallots. All ingredients are ser... READ MORE

As its name suggests, bakwan Malang is an Indonesian dish that originated in the city of Malang, and it is closely associated with bakso - another well-known Indonesian meatball soup. Both bakso and bakwan Malang derive from the Indonesia... READ MORE

Empal gentong is a traditional soup originating from Cirebon. Cooked in a clay pot, the soup is usually made with a combination of beef, shallots, garlic, candlenut, turmeric, nutmeg, coconut milk, kecap manis soy sauce, cloves, lemongrass, and ka... READ MORE

Konro is an unusual soup originating from the city of Makassar, located in South Sulawesi. This rich beef soup, commonly referred to as sop konro, is usually made with spare ribs cooked in a flavorful broth. The dish has a unique and dist... READ MORE

Tahu campur is a traditional dish originating from East Java. Although there is a number of variations on it, this soup is usually prepared with a combination of beef broth, fried tofu, green salad, bean sprouts, egg noodles, sambal petis (bird&rs... READ MORE

Sop buntut is a traditional soup originating from Indonesia. The soup is made with oxtail, oil, carrots, potatoes, and a huge number of spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, white pepper, shallots, garlic, ginger, and onions. The combination is... READ MORE

This soto variety combines chicken or beef with a creamy broth that is enriched with coconut milk and a myriad of different spices and herbs such as galangal, turmeric, ginger, and coriander. The meat is cooked, then shredded and fried before it's... READ MORE

Soto babat is a traditional soup and a type of soto. It's usually made with a combination of beef tripe, scallions, ginger, garlic, shallots, turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, coriander, salt, sugar, and white pepper. The tripe... READ MORE

Selat solo is an Indonesian dish believed to have originated as a European salad that’s been adapted to Javanese tastes. It hails from Solo in Central Java, hence the name. The dish is made with a combination of beef tenderloin, onions, soy ... READ MORE

Soto Bandung is a traditional dish and a type of soto soup originating from Bandung. The soup is usually made with a combination of cubed beef, ginger, garlic, scallions, thinly sliced daikon, bay leaves, lemongrass, oil, sugar, salt, and white pe... READ MORE

Soto Padang is a traditional soup and a type of soto originating from Padang. This soup consists of five parts – soup ingredients, spices for the stock, spice paste, chili sauce, and garnishes or accompaniments. The ingredients for the soup ... READ MORE

Soto tangkar is a traditional soup and a type of soto. The soup is usually made with a combination of beef ribs, coconut milk, galangal, cinnamon, lemongrass, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, oil, water, and a spice paste consisting of shallots, ga... READ MORE

Kaledo is a traditional soup originating from the Donggala-Palu area in Central Sulawesi. The soup is made with cow's feet and a clear, yet oily broth that's usually enhanced by the addition of onions, chili, and lime juice. The best part of the d... READ MORE

Soto ceker is a traditional soup and a type of soto. It's usually made with a combination of chicken feet and a clear yellowish broth spiced with shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, ginger, bay leaves, and turmeric. The ingredients are simmere... READ MORE

Sop saudara is a traditional meat soup that originates from the port city of Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi province. It is typically prepared with diced beef shank, water, seasonings, shallots, garlic, and a variety of sautéed spi... READ MORE

Soup kambing is a traditional meat soup that is consumed in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It is primarily made with goat meat (often bone-in), although mutton or lamb can also be used, while some versions may contain various animal innards a... READ MORE

Pallubasa is a traditional dish originating from Makassar, South Sulawesi. It can be classified as a thick soup or a thin stew. It's made with a combination of beef or water buffalo meat and offal, along with the broth and various spices. The crea... READ MORE

Soto kaki is a traditional soup originating from Jakarta. The spicy soup is usually prepared with a combination of cow's trotters, cartilage, and tendons from cow's feet, coconut milk, potatoes, vermicelli noodles, krupuk, and various vegetables. ... READ MORE

Sup kepala ikan is Indonesian for "fish head soup," a popular dish that centers around the head of a fish, typically from a large fish like snapper, grouper, or salmon, which is known for its tender and flavorful meat. The soup often incorporates ... READ MORE

Mie kangkung is a traditional dish originating from Jakarta. This specialty of Betawi cuisine is usually made with a combination of water spinach (kangkung), bakso meatballs, mushrooms, egg noodles, chicken or beef stock, garlic, tapioca flour, ke... READ MORE

Brenebon is a traditional soup with Dutch culinary influences. It's usually associated with the North Sulawesi Manado cuisine. The soup is made with a combination of kidney beans, garlic, scallions, shallots, pork hock, cloves, white pepper, nutme... READ MORE