What better time of year to have a nice bowl of warm soup than in winter when it's gold? Not that soups can't be served cold - both gazpacho and vichyssoise, for example, are traditionally served cold in summer.
Soup is an extremely old dish, dating back well over 20,000 years. It is also one of the most simple dishes to make, although it does require the use of waterproof containers to make it.
There are also different types of soup, as well as hot or cold. They are all traditionally primarily liquid (those with more solids are considered stews, but there is no clear line between the two), although they may contain or be made from solid ingredients. The two main categories of soups are clear soups and thick soups, each category being further broken down into different types.
Almost anything can be made into a soup - meat, seafood and vegetables are all used. They have often been a popular way of using leftover food by boiling them together, but since the introduction of canned soups in the 19th century, they have also been a popular commercial item, as all you need to make a soup is buy a can, open it and then heat the contents; much easier than making them from scratch. Pre-made refrigerated soups are also available.
Soups also do not need to be savoury; there are various desserts soups that can be made. Different recipes for soups can be found all over the world, as regions have their own variations.
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