Soup History
What ancient city recorded the oldest known written soup in 1750 BCE?
Babylon
What do aromatics add to soup?
Flavor
What is one common way to prepare soup?
Stove-top
Which type of soup is generally better for you: homemade or canned?
Homemade
What is the most popular soup in America?
Chicken Noodle Soup
What language did the word soup originate from?
French
Which of these does NOT belong in soup: onions, chicken broth, chocolate chips, or ham?
Chocolate Chips
How many hours should soup cook on HIGH in a slow cooker?
3-4 hours
What ingredient do canned soups often contain high amounts of?
Salt
What are the two popular styles of clam chowder?
New England and Manhattan
What purpose did the Ancient Greeks use soup for?
Medicinal purposes
Which of these is NOT a common soup protein: turkey, shrimp, black beans, or barley?
Barley
What appliance can you "set and forget"?
Slow Cooker/ Crock Pot
Name one advantage of canned soup.
Answers vary, Example: Easy cleanup, inexpensive, and takes little time or effort
Name one regional specialty soup in America.
Answers vary: Examples: Gumbo, Saiman, She-Crab Soup, Brunswick Stew.
Who invented condensed canned soup in 1897?
John T. Dorrence
Name two ingredients commonly found in soup.
Answers vary. Examples: Broth, Vegetables, Meat, Beans, Pasta, Seasonings.
What is one benefit of making soup?
Answers vary: Examples: stretches a budget, hydrates the body, and reduces food waste.
What is a disadvantage of canned soup?
What soup is generally served with Grilled Cheese?
Tomato Soup
Where were the earliest pottery soup bowls discovered?
Xianrendong, China
What ingredients are in mirepoix?
onions, carrots, and celery
How can soup help reduce food waste?
Soup helps reduce food waste by using leftovers.
What is one advantage of canned soup?
It is quick and easy to prepare.
What is your favorite soup?
Answers will vary.