I can tell a lot of my friends in the Midwest have had a frustrating football day. The upside is: those rooting for the other team are having a great football day!

Regardless of which side onto which you fall, you can all find comfort in these globally inspired soups – think of it as a warm, comforting hug from around the world. And there’s always next year!

Southwestern Sirloin And Vegetable Soup

Southwestern Sirloin Soup. Photo: Holly Clegg.

This hearty soup is chock full of ground sirloin, zesty diced tomatoes, green chilies and ripe sweet potatoes and corn, giving it that perfect Southwestern full flavor that will satisfy any cravings! From Guest Chef Holly Clegg. Recipe here.

Asian Chicken Soup

Asian Chicken Soup. Photo: Kosher.com.

This delicious Asian Chicken Soup is from our friends at Kosher.Com and is the perfect twist on the classic Chicken Noodle Soup. Recipe here.

Classic Spanish Gazpacho

Classic Spanish Gazpacho. Photo: Roni Proter.

Gazpacho is a classic Spanish tomato soup and you will only find it in Spain during the summer because the locals will only make it with the freshest of ingredients. From Guest Chef Roni Proter. Recipe here.

Tuscan Vegetable And Bread Soup

Tuscan Vegetable and Bread Soup. Photo: Lance Mellenbruch.

Hearty Italian ribollita pairs the fresh & healthy flavor of Italian vegetables with rich chicken broth, cannellini beans, fresh herbs, rustic bread and Parmesan cheese for a satisfying one-dish meal. Recipe here.

Matzoh Ball Soup

Matzoh Ball Soup. Photo: Lance Mellenbruch.

Matzoh Ball Soup is a classic favorite, with vegetables, thyme and clove—subtle, yet complex, flavors in a savory delight. Recipe here.

Indian Lentil Soup

Excerpted from Stock the Crock by Phyllis Good. Copyright © 2017 Oxmoor House. Reprinted with permission from Time Inc. Books, a division of Time Inc. New York, NY.

In her cookbook, Stock the Crock, Phyllis Good says this recipe for Indian Lentil Soup is a mild but irresistible introduction to Indian food—plus, it’s a new way to bring more vegetables to your table. Indian Lentil Soup is best served with naan, an Indian flatbread. Recipe here.

Potato Soup with Cheese and Irish Ale

Potato Soup with Cheese and Irish Ale. Photo: Lance Mellenbruch.

Potato Soup with Cheese and Irish Ale is just the thing to help you cozy up at home and either celebrate the win or soften the blow! Recipe here.