Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold), that is made by combining ingredients such as meat and vegetables with stock, juice, water, or another liquid. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling solid ingredients in liquids in a pot until the flavors are extracted, forming a broth. My favorite soup of all time: Split Pea with smoked sausage... sooooooo yummy! What is your favorite soup?
A couple of kinds of soup per our French friends, clear and thick. So which do you prefer? The established French classifications of clear soups are bouillon and consommé. Thick soups are classified depending upon the type of thickening agent used: purées are vegetable soups thickened with starch; bisques are made from puréed shellfish or vegetables thickened with cream; cream soups may be thickened with béchamel sauce; and veloutés are thickened with eggs, butter, and cream.
Soups are like stews, and in some cases, there may not be a clear distinction between the two; however, soups generally have more liquid than stews. Do you have a favorite stew recipe?
How to Celebrate Soup Month
To celebrate, we could all make soup with our families at home and stay warm while we eat the lovingly made family favorites.
