Soup’s On! Fall is the perfect time for a big, hearty bowl

By Isadora Pennington

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s time to revisit some of my favorite soups that help warm me up on chilly fall days. Cooking vegetables and meats in liquid or broth is one of the oldest forms of meal preparation in human history, with evidence of its existence dating back to around 20,000 BC. The term “soup” originated from the Latin term “suppa,” which means “bread soaked in broth.”

Though boiling water wasn’t always a part of making soup until clay pots and vessels were developed, as prior to that time most soups were eaten out of animal hides and baskets. Throughout history, the methods used to make soups, stews, and broths have provided much needed nourishment for people around the globe. In times of poverty, you can stretch your resources by rendering meats and vegetables into soups, and the list of variations to this classic dish is impossibly long.

Cultures across the globe have put their own spin on soup, and I count myself as fortunate to live in a town with so many delicious options and varieties to sample. Instead of choosing just one particular dish, this time I chose to order each of my favorite and very different soups for your viewing – and my tasting –pleasure. I hope you enjoy these dishes as much as I did!

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