The best soup bowls are worth the investment. They give you the option to serve soup at your dining table with a matching set of crockery. Different soups suit different size and shape bowls, so we've picked a selection including handled bowls, oven-safe soup crocks, bowls for Asian soups that come with coordinating noodle spoons, and lovely decorative choices.
Corelle soup bowls set
Classic winter frost white
Our overall recommendation for a soup bowl set is this six-bowl collection from Corelle in classic winter frost white. These bowls are a sensible, mid-size 18-ounces, so the perfect capacity for a lunchtime soup portion. Obviously, these bowls can be used for anything, not just soup, but investing in this affordable set means you'll always have a neutrally styled useful soup bowl at hand. The bowls are a practical choice, too, as they are safe to use in the microwave, can go in the dishwasher, and are stackable to save on cupboard space.
Dowan porcelain soup bowls
Six different designs
Dowan's vibrantly colored bowls and their pretty abstract patterns get the top slot as far as looks go. These bowls have a deep design; they are only 6-inches in diameter but can hold up to 23 ounces. The bowls are made from thin, lightweight porcelain and have smooth-rounded edges making them safe for all ages. They are dishwasher, microwave, freezer, and oven safe up to 482 degrees. The bowls stack for tidy storage.
Upper Midland Products soup bowls
Restaurant-style crocks
Designed for French onion and other soups you cook in the oven or finish under a griddle, these bowls are high-temperature resistant and oven safe. With a 12-ounce capacity, the bowls are perfectly sized for starters. The two-tone design is a traditional touch, offering classic restaurant-style looks. These bowls have a small handle on either side to get them safely in and out of the oven.
Sweese porcelain bowls with handles
Six different colors
These space-saving bowls stack very neatly, saving your cupboard space. There are six bowls in the set, all with a clean, white interior and different colored exteriors. These bowls have a 20-ounce capacity, with a diameter of 7.7 inches. They have handles that not only look attractive but offer a practical way to transport hot soup, too. These bowls are made of porcelain and are safe for all the things, including ovens.
Chef Miso noodle soup bowls
Complete with matching spoons
Modeled on a traditional Japanese design, these melamine bowls are a sensible choice as they are lightweight, durable, and shatterproof. These bowls are perfect for noodle soups and come with extra-long, easy-grip ramen noodle spoons that won't sink into the bowl. We're featuring these 28-ounce options, but the same design is also available in a generous 42-ounce capacity.
Sweese porcelain onion soup bowls
With helper handles
These bowls are a lovely contemporary option available in this attractive, delicate pale blue with a white interior, as well as pure white, red and white, and black and white. The handle is comfortable to hold and gives the bowls classic French onion soup bowl looks in a modern style. Each of the four bowls in this set has a 15-ounce capacity for the ideal starter size. They are made of porcelain and can go in the microwave, dishwasher, freezer, and oven.
Bruntmor jumbo wide ceramic mugs
Oversized cup container
Not technically bowls, these super-sized mugs have a 24-ounce capacity, so they are designed to be used for soup, cereal, desserts, and more. There are four in the set, each of which has a different color interior. The mugs are made from BPA- and lead-free, long-lasting porcelain. They are also happy to go in the microwave, dishwasher, freezer, and can withstand oven temperatures of up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bowls that make the cut
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All these soup bowl sets offer something a little different that we like. In the case of our overall staff pick, the Corelle soup bowls set, we like the fact it's a great choice for ordinary, everyday use. The bowls are chip-resistant for longevity, especially in family households.
As far as aesthetics go, we're big fans of the Dowan porcelain soup bowls. This six- bowl set has contrasting patterns on every single interior and exterior, offering real mix-and-match visual interest.
If you're looking for something a little different, then consider the Bruntmor jumbo wide ceramic mugs. These oversized cups have a fun, playful design and are good for uses other than soup, making cool containers for cereal and ice cream, too.