LatviaPublished: 23 October 2026 at 04:55

Chef Mārtiņš Sirmais: Soup Season Has Begun in Latvia

Chef Mārtiņš Sirmais confirms that soup season has begun in Latvia as the weather turns colder. He says Latvians have had a talent for making soup since time immemorial.

As the weather turns colder in Latvia, people increasingly want warm and filling food, so soup season can be considered under way. Chef Mārtiņš Sirmais confirms this, having shared his thoughts and advice on the subject.

Sirmais stresses that grilling may not be in Latvians' blood, but the talent for making soup was placed in their cradle. In his words, this skill developed alongside the unfriendly weather that is typical of Latvia.

The chef notes that for centuries an aromatic, hearty, hot soup has helped Latvians get through the cold and unpleasant seasons.

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