These 12 Rustic Stoneware Soup Bowls Make Your Fall Recipes Taste Better

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They're what's missing from your Thanksgiving table.

Christina Shepherd McGuire is a shopping writer for Real Simple. She has been writing and editing for over 10 years, focusing on home and lifestyle trends.

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Eating your favorite soup from a hand-fired bowl just makes it taste better. And like a carefully prepared meal, stoneware bowls are often made with extra attention to detail. These durable vessels are hearty enough for everyday use, as they resist chipping and cracking. Plus, they’re dishwasher- and microwave-safe, making them easy to clean and care for.

Stoneware shines when compared to porcelain. It’s made from natural materials, including clay and minerals, whereas porcelain is made of a composite material with additives. Stoneware also retains heat much better than porcelain (perfect for keeping soups hot), and its unique design lends a French farmhouse aesthetic to your kitchen.

Knowing that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, we rustled up our collection of favorite stoneware bowls. These carefully curated pieces will make a statement on your table while keeping soup hot for your guests—and prices start at just $2 apiece.

Target

Chip and Joanna Gaines are experts at designing thoughtful and beautiful home goods for their Magnolia brand. And these bowls from Hearth & Hand—the well-known collaboration between Magnolia and Target—are as functional as they are attractive. The bowl’s deep sides ensure your soup stays warm, and the glossy glaze finish levels up your table presentation. These sturdy bowls are microwave- and dishwasher-safe and are available in two colors, gray and sour cream. One shopper said these bowls “have beautiful character,” and many reviewers mentioned they liked the imperfect nature of each handmade piece.

Williams Sonoma

Shallow bowls work great for displaying soups and stews with lots of toppings. Use these Williams Sonoma finds to serve ramen topped with bean sprouts and an egg, or chili garnished with grated cheese, avocado, and a cornbread side. Everything fits perfectly. The bowl has a minimalist design and is crafted from 35 percent pre-consumer recycled clay with a matte finish. The bowls are commercial grade, ensuring they’ll withstand the demands of both a home kitchen and a restaurant, and they come in two matte finishes, black and white.

Pottery Barn

A twist on a classic flea market find, these heirloom bowls feature a geometric design with a pedestal base. The imported bowls are crafted by hand and finished with a glossy glaze that protects them from chips and cracks. They are dishwasher-, oven-, and microwave-safe up to 425°F, and each one can hold 18 ounces of your favorite soup (we’re picturing a butternut squash puree topped with nutmeg). You can pair these cream-colored bowls with matching heirloom dinnerware, including dinner plates, salad plates, mini bowls, serving bowls, flatware, and platters, to make an exquisite Thanksgiving spread that won’t take away from the earthy tones of the food.

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