The Best Soup Spoons for Bouillons, Broths and Beyond
A great soup deserves a proper spoon. Luckily, there are many options to ensure you're slurping your broths and chowders with the right utensil.
As the weather gets cooler, there's typically one dish that's on our minds: soup. Chunky chowders, rich bisques, steamy broths — the list goes on. A pot bubbling on the stove has a way of making a kitchen feel instantly cozy, and it's hard to resist the comfort of a warm bowl cupped in your hands.
While soup itself gets plenty of glory, the humble spoon rarely gets its due. The right spoon can make all the difference between awkward, dribbly bites and perfectly satisfying scoops. A creamy tomato bisque or hearty ramen just isn't the same without a proper tool in hand.
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What Is a Soup Spoon?
When you go to dig into a bowl of hot soup, you might be the type to just grab any spoon in your cutlery drawer. But a true soup spoon is a little different and is designed specifically for this one dish. Western-style soup spoons come in two main forms: cream soup spoons and bouillon spoons. Cream soup spoons have wide, rounded bowls meant to scoop up the perfect mouthful of soup, while bouillon spoons are slightly smaller and intended for clear broths.
Asian-style soup spoons take a different approach, usually with flat-bottomed, deep bowls and short handles. These are perfect for ramen, pho or miso, where you want to balance noodles, broth and toppings together in one satisfying bite. Whether you're going for durable stainless steel or elegant porcelain, having the right soup spoon on hand makes the entire experience more enjoyable.
Effortlessly chic and delightfully weighty, this 18/10 stainless steel spoon features a luminous mirror finish that turns even the simplest bowl of soup into a little luxury. The handle is rounded and smooth for the perfect ergonomic feel in your hand.
The simple, sleek design of the Crate & Barrel Porcelain Soup Spoon is neutral enough to pair with any dishware set. Its wide, flat bowl rests flat on the table, making it just as graceful for noodle soups as it is for making a pretty amuse-bouche.
If you’re looking for a little taste of French elegance, then the deeper bowls of these faux-ivory handled spoons might be just the thing. The thicker handles are made for added comfort and are pretty enough to bring out for dinner parties.
Lightweight and durable, the Robert Welch Kingham Soup Spoon exists where functionality meets understated elegance. Crafted from durable stainless steel and finished with a hand-polished, mirror-bright gleam, it's a nice upgrade from your average starter cutlery set while still priced to make sense for everyday use.
Available in four cool earth tones, this set of ceramic Asian-style soup spoons is as aesthetically pleasing as it is useful. The spoons have a flat, anti-roll base and a curved end so your spoon rests on the rim of the bowl instead of sliding down into the hot soup.
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The Mainstays Fleetline Soup Spoon Set is the most affordable option on our list, so you can customize your order to suit as many place settings as you need. Made from stainless steel, these soup spoons will serve you through countless batches of chicken noodle or broccoli cheddar.
These versatile ceramic spoons are made of porcelain for extra durability. Each set comes with your choice of four, six or 12 stackable spoons that have flat bottoms for resting without tipping over. The deep design is ideal for ramen, pho, dumplings, miso and more.
Some utensils are tailor-made for specific dishes, like these spoons designed for ramen and hot pot. The handles are longer than average to make it easier to dunk into shared broths and are made from melamine for added durability.
The HIWARE Stainless Steel Soup Spoons are a mix between Western-style and Asian-style utensils, with deep spoon heads and curved handles. Crafted from 18/8 stainless steel, this set is ideal for chunky and brothy soups alike. Plus, they're dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
Each piece of this colorful eight-piece set is a different color, lending a playful feel to simple meals. They’re dishwasher-safe, ergonomically balanced, and tough enough to handle everything from cozy bisques to hearty gumbos.
