Spring soup facts for kids
Spring vegetable soup
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| Type | Soup |
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| Main ingredients | Asparagus or other spring vegetables; broth, chowder, or bisque |
Spring soup is a yummy soup made with fresh ingredients. These ingredients are only available for a short time during the spring season. While asparagus is a very common ingredient, spring soup can have almost any spring vegetable. These veggies are added to a light broth, a creamy chowder, or a smooth bisque. People love spring soup because it uses fresh foods they haven't seen in a while!
What Makes Spring Soup Special?
Winter soups are often thick and hearty, meant to warm you up. But spring soups are different! They are light and delicate, celebrating the fresh, new feeling of spring. They have bright tastes and textures.
Spring soups capture the true flavors of their ingredients. They do this in a clean-tasting, refreshing broth. This makes the soup feel fresh and new, just like the season itself.
Common Spring Soup Ingredients
Many different vegetables can go into a spring soup. Some popular choices include:
- Peas, often made into a smooth purée
- Asparagus, which is a classic spring vegetable
- Rapini, a leafy green vegetable
- Fennel, which has a unique, slightly sweet taste
Spring soups often have a soft green color. This color reminds us of the fresh green plants growing everywhere in spring!
A Little Bit of History
People have been enjoying spring soup for a long time!
Back in 1828, a book called The British Almanac suggested adding spring soup to a July meal. In 1896, a group called the Holland Society of New York shared a spring soup recipe. This recipe was quite interesting! It included things like amontillado (a type of wine), olives, almonds, chicken, and even radishes.
By 1898, spring soup was known as a soup made with a stock (a flavorful liquid). Any spring vegetables could be added after being briefly cooked in water. Sometimes, the soup was even colored with caramel to give it a nice look.
