Best Soups in Singapore

Ser Seng Turtle Soup

January 21, 2020

Singapore’s weather is very unpredictable, one moment it may be raining heavily, the next moment can be bright and sunny. Not just bright and sunny, Singapore is known to have high yet fairly steady levels of humidity, that causes many people to fall sick to the ever-changing weather. What better than medicine can we consume to counter these illnesses? Asian-style soups are the best – often double-boiled and slow-cooked, they pack the most amount of nutrients to get you back on your feet in no time! We have compiled a list of therapeutic soups cooked with different protein sources that soup lovers will definitely enjoy.

1. Authentic Turtle Soup – Ser Seng Turtle Restaurant

This is the signature and bestselling dish of Ser Seng Turtle Restaurant, the most authentic bowl of turtle soup you will ever find in Singapore. Every bowl is served with a generous amount of protein-packed turtle meat, collagen filled turtle skin, nutritious turtle eggs and a meticulously-boiled traditional herbal broth. It is low in calories, fats and cholesterol as compared to other protein meats such as beef. To counter our weather, the soup helps boost our immune systems, detoxifies the blood as well as lowers our blood pressure. Order now to have a hearty serving of turtle soup delivered to your doorstep!

2. Sliced Fish Soup – Piao Ji Fish Porridge

This soup is known to be lighter in broth yet healthy at the same time. There are two options to choose from – with milk or without, which tastes good either way. At Piao Ji Fish Porridge, you can either have it by itself or with porridge if you want a more filling meal. Fish soup contains many nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and is particularly good for lactating women as part of the postpartum confinement diet.

3. Fish Maw Soup – Yan Ting Restaurant

Fish maw soup is a popular festive dish which is usually enjoyed by the Chinese. It bears similarity to shark’s fin soup, for being thick, gooey and filling. Just a bowl at Yan Ting Restaurant, you can enjoy premium quality ingredients such as fish maw and dried scallops. Fish maw is known to contain rich proteins and nutrients such as phosphorus and calcium. If you are having respiratory problems, this could be your remedy as it is effective in healing weak lungs as well as kidney.

4. Hot and Sour Soup – Chopsticks by The Asian Kitchen

This is a flavourful and healthy staple that is found on many menus in Chinese restaurants. This concoction may sound very spicy and unhealthy, but it includes chillies which contain capsaicin; a well-known anti-inflammatory agent and rice vinegar which is high in amino acids that help maintain a healthy immune system. Enjoy a bowl at Chopsticks by The Asian Kitchen to maintain good health and speed up recovery if you are sick!

5. Ginseng Chicken Soup – Earth Jar Treasure

This is a rejuvenating chicken soup, which boosts energy, improves brain function and memory too. Ginseng is a slow-growing plant with fleshy roots which is also one of the most popular herbal remedies. At Earth Jar Treasure, you can get a good serving of Chinese medicinal health benefits such as strengthening your immune system, replenishing your Qi and blood deficiency.

6. Bak Kut Teh – Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh, also known as pork ribs soup, is one of the most-wanted soups among many Singaporeans and Malaysians. It consists of meaty pork ribs which are simmered in a thick broth of herbs and spices. At Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, their soup leans more towards the peppery and garlicky fragrance and is boiled for long periods to make it a flavourful soup. Do not underestimate the spices and herbs, they possess many benefits. Garlic can control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even cancer. Star anise is a healing herb that is also an excellent antioxidant and has antibacterial properties. Pepper helps calm a cold, detox your skin and even help fight cancer.

7. Herbal Mutton Soup – Ivy’s Hainanese Herbal Mutton Soup

Mutton is perceived as a gamey protein which many may not be able to adjust to the taste, but when cooked well in a soup, it is tender and flavourful. At Ivy’s Hainanese Herbal Mutton Soup, their mutton soup has a herbal broth which balances out the robust flavours of the game. This soup has an abundance of calcium, it boosts muscle health as well as helps in losing weight.

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