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A Fly in my Soup Trivia Quiz

Soups are nutritious and relatively easy to prepare. Do you know your soups? (Includes a few trivial 'soup'items.) Bon appetit!

A multiple-choice quiz by imperial. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
imperial

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,850

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
5453

Last 3 plays: Flyingbustub (8/10), Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 64 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the main ingredient of the Chinese 'bird's nest' soup? Hint

Seaweed

Bird's nests

Lemon grass

Duck

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the Great Depression in the United States, many people were so hungry they had to queue up at soup kitchens to get food. What nickname was given to these soup kitchens? Hint

Roosevelt Cafes

Capone Cafes

Coolidge Cafes

Hoover Cafes

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the main ingredient of Borsht (Borsch), a renowned Russian soup? Hint

Potatoes

Celeriac

Pumpkin

Beetroot

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Question 4 of 10

4. If you are described as being 'in the soup', what does this mean you are? Hint

In prison

Mixed up

Over heated

In trouble

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following soups is traditionally served cold or chilled? Hint

Brown Windsor

Vichyssoise

French Onion

Almond Velvet

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the main ingredient of the Asian Dhal (Dal) soup? Hint

Chick peas

Lentils

Haricot beans

Curry

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Question 7 of 10

7. Croutons are often used as a soup garnish. What are they? Hint

Florets of cauliflower or broccoli

Ice cubes

Small toasted or fried pieces of bread

Thin sticks of raw vegetables

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Question 8 of 10

8. Brotchan Foltchep is a soup made from leeks, oatmeal and milk. In what country did it originate? Hint

Scotland

Ireland

Wales

Hebrides

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Question 9 of 10

9. A consomme is made by further simmering the stock to produce a crystal clear liquid by clarification. What is added to the base stock to clarify the soup? Hint

Egg whites and egg shells

Thin slices of potato

White wine

Ice cubes

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Japanese garnish 'gomashio' lends a nutty flavour to the soup. What are the two ingredients? Hint

Seaweed and poppy seeds

Pumpkin seeds and aniseed

Sesame seeds and sea salt

Sunflower seeds and cumin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the main ingredient of the Chinese 'bird's nest' soup?

Answer: Bird's nests

The edible bird's nests are from a species of swiftlets. The nests, made principally from spittle, are built high up in caves in Asia. The soup is said to aid growth, lung troubles and ageing to name but three.

2. During the Great Depression in the United States, many people were so hungry they had to queue up at soup kitchens to get food. What nickname was given to these soup kitchens?

Answer: Hoover Cafes

Many people blamed President Hoover for the Depression. It is alleged that Al Capone paid for some of the soup kitchens.

3. What is the main ingredient of Borsht (Borsch), a renowned Russian soup?

Answer: Beetroot

A classic Eastern European soup, primarily Russia and Poland. It combines the sourness of lemons with the sweetness of beetroot. Usually served chilled with soured cream and for a special treat, caviar.

4. If you are described as being 'in the soup', what does this mean you are?

Answer: In trouble

Slang for being in trouble or in a mess.

5. Which of the following soups is traditionally served cold or chilled?

Answer: Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise is a classic soup which originated in America but developed by the Frech Chef, Louis Diat at the Ritz Carlton in New York. Basically pureed potato and leeks. It can also be served hot but is traditionally served chilled.

6. What is the main ingredient of the Asian Dhal (Dal) soup?

Answer: Lentils

Lentils are frequently used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. A thick Dhal can also be used as a dip.

7. Croutons are often used as a soup garnish. What are they?

Answer: Small toasted or fried pieces of bread

8. Brotchan Foltchep is a soup made from leeks, oatmeal and milk. In what country did it originate?

Answer: Ireland

Irish folklore claims a link back to St Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland with this soup. Allegedly gave it to an ailing woman who recovered after drinking it.

9. A consomme is made by further simmering the stock to produce a crystal clear liquid by clarification. What is added to the base stock to clarify the soup?

Answer: Egg whites and egg shells

Egg white and egg shells bring together any solid particles in the stock base which then forms a crust. After clarifying the soup is strained through muslin and the egg shells and crust is discarded.

10. The Japanese garnish 'gomashio' lends a nutty flavour to the soup. What are the two ingredients?

Answer: Sesame seeds and sea salt

The sesame seeds are roasted and then ground in a mixer with the sea salt.

Source: Author imperial

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