9 soup recipes that will get you through this latest cold front - Houston Chronicle

Houston is getting another cold front this week, starting on Wednesday, with temperatures that could drop as low as the 40s by Friday.

As long as Texas doesn't freeze over (again), we're all here for it. For good measure, here are some soup recipes to warm you up.

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Brothy sopa de fideo

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Sopa de Fideo: The classic Mexican noodle soup is a go-to in cold weather. And while there are shortcuts, cooking it from scratch pays off. Make Sopa de Fideo.

Burmese Coconut Noodle Soup (pictured above): "MasterChef" finalist and Houston resident Suu Khin went on the show to highlight the culinary traditions of her native Myanmar. This coconut noodle soup is adapted from her late grandmother's recipe. Make Suu Khin's Burmese Coconut Noodle Soup.

Gingery Coconut Carrot Soup with Tofu Croutons from "Five-Ingredient Dinners" by America's Test Kitchen.

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Gingery Coconut Carrot Soup with Tofu Croutons: This five-ingredient dinner from America's Test Kitchen is easy to make on a weeknight and just happens to be vegan. Make Gingery Coconut Carrot Soup with Tofu Croutons.

Creole Gumbo: Chef and blogger Michelle Barrera never takes shortcuts when making a roux. This is her gumbo recipe with sausage and Gulf shrimp. Make Michelle Barrera's Creole Gumbo.

Monticello White Bean Soup: While Thomas Jefferson is often credited with bringing French culinary sensibilities to the U.S., it was actually his enslaved cook James Hemings who had the biggest impact. This white bean soup appears in a cooking manuscript from Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia home. Make Monticello White Bean Soup.

Cabbage soup

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Chicken Nilaga Cabbage Soup: Feeling Matters columnist Marci Sharif made this immune-boosting soup she learned from her Filipino mother-in-law when her 3-year-old came down with COVID. It's also great for when you just have a sniffle. Make Chicken Nilaga Cabbage Soup.

Taco Soup: You love tacos. You love soup. ¿Por qué no los dos? The recipe's author, Leslie Minor Oakeson, says this taco soup is an easy, one-pot crowd pleaser. Make Taco Soup.

Carrot Soup

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Carrot Soup: Pondicheri chef and owner Anita Jaisinghani knows how to handle her spices in the kitchen. Her recipe for this cozy and healthful carrot soup uses ginger, mace, red chile powder, turmeric and asafetida. Make Anita Jaisinghani's Carrot Soup.

Matzo Ball Soup: Kenny & Ziggy's owner Ziggy Gruber is a third-generation deli man who is continuing the New York Jewish deli tradition in Houston by serving classics like this chicken matzo ball soup. Make Ziggy Gruber's Matzo Ball Soup.