Panda Express Soup Menu

Warm and comforting. This page lists all Panda Express soups. Add them to your meal to see the total nutritional impact.

Soup guide

Soup at Panda Express: one soup, two sizes

The soup menu is the simplest on the entire site — one soup, Hot & Sour, in a cup (120 cal) or a bowl (170 cal). That makes this the quickest decision here, and a surprisingly strategic one: the right starter can set the tone for the whole meal.

Cup or bowl

Hot & Sour Soup is the bold one — peppery and tangy. The only real decision is size: the cup saves you 50 calories over the bowl. Either way you’re starting light — the choice is purely about how hungry you are.

Compare the two sizes in the grid above and you’ll see they’re close enough that appetite should decide. This is a craving pick, not a math problem.

The starter strategy

  • Soup-first is a classic light-eating move: a warm starter takes the edge off hunger, so you order the main with your head instead of your stomach.
  • The 120-calorie cup pairs well with a lighter entrée for a satisfying, lower-key meal — especially on days when a full plate feels like too much.
  • Watching sodium? A cup carries 880mg — check the sodium column in the grid if that’s a concern for you.

Soup questions, answered

Is Hot & Sour Soup healthy?

It’s light on calories (120 per cup) but not low-sodium — 880mg per cup. Fine as a starter; just know the trade-off.

Is Hot & Sour Soup spicy?

It has a peppery, tangy kick. If you like bold flavor, it’s the pick.

Can soup be a meal?

As a light meal with a side, sure. As a standalone dinner most people will want more — pair it deliberately.

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