Types of Soup Overview

Questions and Answers

What is soup primarily considered?

Primarily a liquid food (correct)

A solid food

A dessert

A beverage

What are the main types of soup?

Clear or unthickened soups, thick soups, special soups

Clear soup is based on a thick broth.

False

What do broth and bouillon refer to?

Simple, clear soups without solid ingredients Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes vegetable soup?

A clear, seasoned stock or broth with vegetables and sometimes meat or poultry Signup and view all the answers

What is consomme?

A richly flavored broth made from fish, meat, poultry, or vegetable stock that has been clarified Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about julienne soup?

Contains shredded vegetables that are lightly browned with butter Signup and view all the answers

Thick soups are opaque and may contain thickening agents.

True Signup and view all the answers

What ingredients usually thicken cream soups?

Roux, beurre manié, liaison, milk, and cream Signup and view all the answers

What are purees in terms of soups?

Soups that are naturally thickened by pureeing one or more of their ingredients Signup and view all the answers

What defines bisques?

Thickened soups made from shellfish, usually finished with cream Signup and view all the answers

What ingredients are commonly found in chowder?

Shellfish, vegetables, milk, and potatoes Signup and view all the answers

What does the term potage refer to?

A general term for soup, sometimes associated with thick, hearty soups Signup and view all the answers

What are specialty and national soups?

Soups that do not fit well into the main categories, like sharksfin soup or African peanut soup Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Soup Overview

Soup is primarily a liquid food typically served warm, though it can be enjoyed cold.

Types of Soup

Categorized into clear or unthickened soups, thick soups, and special soups.

Clear Soup

Comprised of a clear, unthickened broth or stock.

Broth and Bouillon

Both terms refer to simple, clear soups without solid ingredients.

Vegetable Soup

A clear, seasoned stock or broth with vegetables, and possibly meat or poultry.

Consommé

A richly flavored broth made from clarified fish, meat, poultry, or vegetable stock.

Julienne Soup

A delicately flavored soup featuring shredded vegetables that are lightly browned in butter.

Thick Soup

Opaque in appearance, thick soups are thickened with agents like roux.

Cream Soups

Thickened soups made with roux or other agents, enriched with milk and cream.

Purées

Naturally thickened soups created by pureeing one or more ingredients.

Bisques

Thickened soups primarily made from shellfish, typically finished with cream.

Chowder

Hearty soups containing shellfish and/or vegetables, often incorporating milk and potatoes.

Potage

A general term associated with thick, hearty soups.

Specialty and National Soups

A diverse category capturing soups that don't fit into standard classifications, including sharks fin soup and Tom Yum Goong.

Description

Dive into the delicious world of soups with this quiz! Explore different types, including clear soups, thick soups, and special variations like consommé and bisques. Test your knowledge on ingredients and preparation methods in the diverse realm of soup making.