🍲 The 4 types of soup

Hey soup enthusiast,

Welcome to the latest newsletter! I’m shaking things up a bit, and I hope you enjoy the new content. Let me know if you're hungry for more content like this! 

In just a few moments we will explore the the different types of soup which are mostly bundled into four categories:

• 🍜 Thin

• 🥣 Thick

• ❄️ Cold

• 🌍 International

Lets take a look at each category of soup.

🍜 Thin Soups

Thin soups are as you would expect, thin. They are light soups which have no thickening agent in them making the soup thin or runny. A well made thin soup should priorities flavor and never taste watery. Thin soups can be made up of only the liquid or have a few light ingredients such as vegetables. Me and my family usually prefer thin soups for a lunch or starter in the summer.

Thin soups can be further categorised into:

Clear soups

Clear soups are thin soups were any chunks of ingredients are removed leaving only the liquid.

Broth and stock

Broth and stock involve simmering bones, meat, fish, mushrooms, or vegetables in water for an extended period. This process also extracts gelatin from animal-based ingredients, thickening and flavoring the liquid. Afterward, the ingredients are taken out, leaving a flavorful stock or broth. Broth is made using only meat or seafood, while stock is made using bones and meat trimmings.

Consommé

Consommé is where ground meat is mixed with a combination of carrots, celery, onion, tomato and most importantly eggs, then added to a stock or broth. Once the mixture has been sieved and the fat skimmed off the top, it leaves a clear and aromatic consommé.

Chunky soups

Chunky soups use a base of broth or stock and the edible ingredients left in or added such as the meat, vegetables, rice, potatoes and mushrooms. A great example is vegetable soup. Meals such as noodles, Raman and many other soup based meals fall into this category.

🥣 Thick soups

Thick soups stand out for their hearty texture which is achieved through thickening ingredients such as flour, corn-starch, cream, vegetables, gelatins, rice or potatoes. This category is my personal favorite. They may be creamy or chunky and they often have a lot of ingredients within them making them filling and perfect for winter or a main course. A great example is butternut squash soup.

❄️ Cold soup

Served at a cool temperature, cold soups are popular in warmer countries due to their refreshing and cooling properties.

🌍 International

International soup are soups which were created to represent different regions and countries around the world. For example, French onion soup is from France and Cullen Skink from Scotland.

🌿 : Ingredient of the week: Fresh herbs 

I have chosen fresh herbs as the ingredient of the week because they can be added to all types of soups. I challenge you use fresh herbs in your cooking this week. If you make a soup, sauce or soup-based meal, with the ingredient of the week, you could have the chance of featuring in our next Community Showcase so let me know what herbs you have used!

Food-Fact - Fresh herbs are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial elements, enhancing the flavor of the food while also providing essential nutrients.

🌍 Beyond the ladle: Soup news highlights

New content for the newsletter

It is not always possible to create a soup every week. that is why I have tried a new type of content this week ensure every friday at 3pm you have something to look forward to.

General improvements

You may not see much difference yet but we need to add the ingredients before stirring the pot. If you have any suggestions, I would be delighted to hear them. 👍

Soups to consider

Even though there was not a recipe this week, there are lots of soups to consider, take a look at some of these suggestions and I challenge you to put your own twist on them. Make sure to send in your pictures, tips and recipes!

• 🍲 Spiced Lentil Soup

• 🟡 Yellow split pea soup

• 🥬 Leak and potato soup

• 🍄 Mushroom and Thyme Soup

• 🌿 Veggie Root Soup

🚀 Your turn to stir the pot 

Last week I asked what your favorite new years eve soup and or sauce is? Here is what one of our Facebook members said.

Do you prefer thick or thin soups? Hit reply and let's stir the pot together! Your insights might just spark the next big flavor in our community.

Your soup journey awaits,
Sean
Soup & Sauce

🍜 P.S. Soup Hack Alert! 

To enhance the flavor of your thin soups, consider adding fresh herbs just before serving. 😉