Synonyms for

Soup

Verb / su:p / Another word for soup — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Soup is a liquid food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or fish in a large amount of liquid.

Synonyms & similar words

broth stew chowder bisque gumbo consomme potage puree minestrone

Synonyms by register

Formal

broth consommé potage

Informal

slop guts stew

Literary

nectar elixir

Antonyms

solid dry meal snack dessert

Common collocations

  • hot soup
  • chicken soup
  • vegetable soup
  • clear soup
  • creamy soup
  • bowl of soup
  • cup of soup

Word family

noun soup
verb soup up
adjective soupy

Usage note

While 'soup' can refer to any liquid dish, it often implies a savory starter or light meal. 'Soup up' is an informal verb meaning to improve or enhance something, especially an engine.

Example sentences

  1. I love to eat soup on a cold day.
  2. My mom makes the best chicken noodle soup.
  3. I like to add crackers to my soup.
  4. I had a bowl of tomato soup with my sandwich.
  5. Soup can be a healthy meal option.

Quotes

  • The soup is never hot enough if the waiter can keep his thumb in it.
  • Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor.
  • Soup and fish explain half the emotions of human life.

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