soup

Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food value, flavor, and texture.

How to use

In informal settings, 'soup' is often used as a verb, meaning to eat or drink something quickly, as in 'I'll just soup up some noodles and go.' However, this usage is generally considered nonstandard and may be confusing to non-native speakers. In formal contexts, 'soup' is typically used as a noun, referring to a specific dish or course in a meal. For example, 'The soup of the day is a creamy tomato soup.'