Soup 1 article

From clear broth with vegetables to thick bean soups and creamy purees, soup covers a wide range of savory liquid-based dishes. It may be cooked at home, purchased fresh or sold in shelf-stable and frozen forms. Ingredients determine whether the bowl functions mainly as a light starter or as a substantial meal with protein, grains or legumes. Broth is the cooking liquid itself, while soup includes the finished combination of liquid and other ingredients; packaged versions also vary considerably in sodium and serving size.