In many areas of the world soup is considered to be the main meal of the day. Most homemade soups are made without any recipes using only cooking skills that have been passed down through the generations and concocted within imaginations. Market produce, home grown vegetables, herbs and leftovers find their way into some of the best soups.
Soup for the Soul
Soup is pure comfort food that warms your body and heart. It is simple to make and fun to eat. Just ask any child who slurps from the spoon at the dinner table how much fun it can be. This hearty dish fills you up yet, is easy on the tummy because it’s so easy to digest.
How Did Soup Start Anyway?
Soup is believed to have come from the word “sop.” This term means to pour a rich warm broth over a slice of bread. Bread is a main staple in many homes and goes perfect as a complement to soup. Torn bread, a crusty loaf of bread and even croutons find there way into soup bowls all over the world.
There’s Nothing Quite Like a Bowl of Homemade Soup
In this day and age homemade soups have taken a back burner in many homes. With the ready made convenience of canned soups many have forgotten just how warming and comforting a good bowl of soup made from scratch can be.
Soup is an extremely versatile dish because it can include just about any ingredient you’ve got on hand. Vegetables, chicken, beef, pork, fish and even fruits can be placed in a soup pot with the end result being a delicious meal.
