Pairing
Spices for soups
The spices that pair best with soups run bitter, pungent, and nutty: Shichimi togarashi, Onion powder, Quatre epices, White pepper, and Bay leaf are reliable starting points, each one named here because its own pairing notes call for soups. The full set sits below.
No. 22Herb
Bay leaf
Herbal, piney, faintly tea-like, subtle
herbal·bitter
No. 103Spice
Onion powder
Sweet, savory, concentrated onion
pungent·sweet
No. 68Blend
Quatre epices
Peppery, warm, sweet, aromatic
warm·pungent
No. 69Blend
Shichimi togarashi
Spicy, citrusy, nutty, savory
citrusy·pungent·nutty
No. 45Spice
White pepper
Earthy, sharp, fermented, less aromatic
pungent
Common questions
- What spices go with soups?
- Shichimi togarashi, Onion powder, Quatre epices, White pepper, and Bay leaf.
- What flavors work with soups?
- The notes that stand out most are bitter, pungent, and nutty, read from the flavor profiles of the spices listed here.