Soups FAQ

What are the four categories of soup?
1. Clear
2. Thick
3. Specialty
4. International

Why is soup important?
1. Stimulates hunger
2. Creative and extensive
3. Highlights a menu
4. Cheap form of nutrition

What are the four characteristics of a clear soup?
1. Uses a stock or broth
2. Not thickened
3. Ease of preparation
4. Garnish makes the dish

What are the two characteristics of a thick soup?
1. It is non transparent
2. Uses thickening agents

What are the four characteristics of a specialty soup?
1. Is the cuisine of the region
2. Uses special ingredients
3. Uses special technique
4. Consists of bisques, chowders and cold soups

What is the difference between specialty and international soup?
1. International soup is linked to different regions
2. International soup is distinguished by it's name

Soups Practical Itinerary

Sanitation Lecture

Break off into groups

Prepare either a thick, specialty or international soup

Evaluate Soups

Take Final Exam


Soups Practical Assessment Categories

Time Management

Safety and Sanitation

Verbal Presentation

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