Soup is an innately comforting dish; its warmth can evoke so many memories, so why not pair your favourite dish with a unique soup bowl? Homemade soups are fantastic, particularly when you make your own in a soup maker. Maybe it reminds you of cold, winter nights during your childhood, or perhaps just a special occasion in own home. Soup is perfect, whether broth, stew, or creamy, for any time, any season - and it's best served with bread.
Certainly, a special bowl makes your soup-eating and bread-dipping adventure far more exciting. Also, it’s rather nice to have a separate bowl for homemade slow-cooked soup. Bowls made for things like pasta aren’t practical for soups as they’re far too large. However, bowls made for soup specifically are the perfect accompaniment to this popular meal.
Editor's Choice:
•Best soup bowls with handles: LOVECASA Soup Bowls with Handles - view offer on Amazon
•Best big soup bowls: Vintage Kitchenware 1970’s retro Soup Bowl - View offer on Etsy
•Best soup bowl gift: Sophia Victoria Joy Personalised Enamel Soup Bowl - View offer on Not On The High Street
•Best deep soup bowls: THUN Rose & TULIPANI Soup Bowl with Handles - View offer on Amazon
We've pulled together a list of our favourites that are available right now. Perhaps you’ll like one, too.
The best soup bowls 2024
Best soup bowls with handles
These sets from LOVECASA are perfect for a classic soup dinner. If you want to go for a classic shape, but spice it up with the colour, these have got your back. Available in red, green, grey, orange, pink and blue, this well-priced set of four will do wonders during winter.
A reviewer put: "I bought these bowls no knowing what to expect when they arrived. Bowls were easy to clean. I have used them for a while. Definitely microwave proof. Bowls big enough to fit a meal inside of them. Great colours makes kitchen colourful. Great find and purchase. Real happy with these bowls. Thank you."
Pros
- Stackable, so space-saving
- Easy to store
Cons
- Some users say they're smaller than expected
| Size: | 380ml |
| Number of bowls: | 6 |
Best big soup bowls
Etsywww.etsy.com
Available in several different designs, this unique 70's soup mug is perfect for your kitchen. With vibrant colours and charming veggie illustrations, these pre-owned bowls are ideal if you want to step back in time.
One reviewer said: "This is just a truly gorgeous mug. I am really pleased with the quick delivery as well."
Another reviewer put: "Yes - they fitted the description well and have been extremely useful in this colder weather for our soup."
Pros
- Has a handle
- Cup design is eay to use
Cons
- May show signs of wear
| Size: | 11.5cm Diameter, 7.5cm Height |
| Number of bowls: | 1 |
Best soup bowl gift
www.notonthehighstreet.com
If you know someone who loves soup, why not treat them to this glorious personalised soup bowl from Not On The High Street? Or, treat yourself! It can be customised with two lines of text.
A happy reviewer said: "I chose lightweight bowls for three elderly soup fans who were delighted with the enamel and the personalised messages. It's a simple but fun gift."
Pros
- Can add up to 255 characters per line
- Different colour rim options
Cons
- Quite small
| Size: | 11 cm diameter, 5cm tall |
| Number of bowls: | 1 |
Best big soup bowls
These Mad About Mugs soup bowls are fun to have in the cupboard and you can enjoy a variety of meals from them including pasta noodles and stew, as well as soup of course.
A reviewer said: "I use these bowls to cook a breakfast or evening meal in microwave. They are great and versatile. They have been easy to clean. The bowls retain heat so whilst eating the food can stay warm. Each bowl is quite light in weight and a good size, very roomy. Would recommend and buy these again."
Pros
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Fun text
Cons
- Delicate
| Size: | 3 x 3 x 1 cm |
| Number of bowls: | 3 |
Best white soup bowl
www.dunelm.com
Classy and elegant, the Chartwell soup bowl from Dunelm will look lovely on every dinner table. It has a war grey pattern that will compliment most kitchen décor and colour schemes.
A reviewer put: "I have used these bowls for a number of things salad, soup, porridge and I’m sure much more. The pattern is quite faint but the bowls feel quite strong."
Another reviewer said: "A lovely unique pattern that is well made and adds a very elegant touch of class to every diner gathering."
Cons
- Faint pattern
Best deep soup bowls
AmazonItalian brand - Rose & Tulipani's simple ochre soup bowl with little handles is delightful. If yellow is not your thing, check out their full range of delicate crockery available in so many different colours. This colourful collection would look great in your cupboard. This rustic-looking bowl is also safe for dishwasher and microwave use.
Pros
- Brightly coloured
- Microwave safe
Cons
- Not a neat finish - rustic
| Size: | 600 Millilitres, 475g |
| Number of bowls: | 1 |
Are soup bowls oven safe?
Some soup bowls can be oven-heated. Whether you need to reheat your favourite butternut squash soup or warm the bowl for a classic tin of tomato goodness, it's important to check if your bowl can be microwaved or popped into the oven.
Generally speaking, ceramic and stoneware are safe, but you must be careful when handling them. To ensure that your bowl is oven-safe, you need to look for the symbol at the base of the bowl. Don't put bowls with non-metal parts such as plastic or wooden handles, as they could melt and burn. Instead, try cast iron and stainless steel (but again, check the the bottom of the bowl to see if it's suitable for oven heating).
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who enjoys cooking and spending time with her many pets.