No Soup for You! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse is made from fish stock and usually contains at least three different kinds of fish. It is served over slices of bread that are spread with a mayonnaise-type sauce called a rouille.

Answer: Cioppino

Cioppino came about from the Italian fishermen of the San Francisco area in the late 1800s. It was often made out at sea and then brought into port. The feature fish was typically the catch-of-the-day. It is often served over long pasta with the shells still on the crabs and other shellfish. Eating this treat might take some extra effort!

Answer: Gumbo

You can trace the origins of gumbo to the state of Louisiana. In a good gumbo, you will find shellfish, fish and sausage as well as vegetables. In the southeast United States, gumbo is usually served over rice. The roux has a nutty flavor which gets stronger as the roux darkens. It also acts to thicken the gumbo.

Answer: Cassoulet

There are many varieties of cassoulet, with most containing pork but some variations contain duck, goose and mutton. Cassoulet always has beans and is often topped with breadcrumbs as a crust. Origins tie it to the peasants of early France as it was served as a meal, complete with crusty bread.

Answer: Broth

In the US variation, broth is made from slowly simmering various meats, herbs and vegetables together in water. After straining the additions from the broth, a clear liquid is left that can be used alone, or as a basis for soups and other recipes.

Answer: Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise is a French-style soup that involves pureeing the leeks and potatoes that have been cooked in broth. Some recipes cool the soup by adding cold milk or cream, some even add whipping cream. The exact origin is a toss-up between 1950s New York City in the Ritz-Carlton and 19th century France.

Answer: Minestrone

Minestrone is made with vegetables like beans, onions and carrots. It also has cheese with pasta or rice. It can be a meal or a side dish but is a staple in Italian cuisine.

Answer: Tomato

Gazpacho has Spanish origins and is a tomato-based, raw vegetable stew that is blended and served cold. The good timing of fresh garden vegetables make this a summertime favorite.

Answer: India

Mulligatawny soup can have a meat or chicken base but is curry-flavored, although the ingredient spice list is long. It is served with rice or noodles.

Answer: Chili

There are numerous chili festivals each and every summer and fall throughout the US. Chili has so many variations that just about everybody can find one that satisfies their taste. You can get chili with or without meat as well as mild to extra hot. Contests always ensue to award the spiciest chili!