Soups & Stocks

what is a stock

a liquid made by simmering animal products/ veg and herbs in water

commercial stocks

wide variety of flavours

sold as cubes, gels, granual forms

well falvoured, may be high in salt

what is a soup

a liquid food made from stock, veg, and meat or fish

purees

thickened by blending/sieving - butternut squash

thickened soups

thickened with a liaison such as roux -thick country vegetable

clear soup

based on well flavoured stock - consommé

broths

clear soups with finely chopped veg/ meat floating in it - chicken broth

value of soup in the diet

excellent source of nutrition

provides warmth

provides variety in diet

stimulates the appetite

well made soup

good flavour and colour of main ingredient

no grease on top

correct texture and consistency

well seasoned

served hot/ chilled as appropriate

instant soup

cheap

not very nutritious

high in salt, sugar, other additives

tinned soups

just need heating up

can lack flavour

high in salt, sugar, and other additives

tubs of fresh soup

very high quality

can be expensive

can be high in slat, sugar, and other additives