Satisfying Soups

A meal, a course or a snack 

Peas porridge hot, 
peas porridge cold, 
Peas porridge in the pot nine days old. 

Some like it hot, 
some like it cold, 
some like it in the pot nine days old. 

Soup is an ancient way of preparing and eating food. Our ancestors would gather around the fire 
and eat it right out of the pot. In fact, the word "soup” comes from "sop," an old Germanic word, 
which is the bread that was put underneath broth, pottage or some other nutritious liquid. 

Soups are one of the most satisfying, versatile, variable foods that you can cook. In days gone by, 
a soup would most likely be an entire meal. Nowadays it's typically a first or second course. Soups 
also make excellent snacks, and are a great way to subtly work away at your daily veggie budget, 
bridge the long gap between lunch and dinner, and satisfy yourself in the process. Don't forget to 
think about a soup as a possibility for your after-dinner snack, too. What could be better than a 
yummy cold fruit soup to fill you up and make you sleep like a baby? Really, soup is the closest thing 
we have to an everything food! 

Even more, soups are super easy to make. Anyone who can chop up a vegetable has the requisite skill 
for cooking a soup. There are no exact rules you have to follow or precise measures that have to be 
observed. Soups can be served hot or cold. Some summer soups don't even require the application of 
heat! They last a long time in the fridge. Many soups are also perfect for freezing and can be quickly 
thawed and heated in a microwave. Food prep doesn't get any easier than soup!