5 must-try soups from around the world

admin 2022年2月3日

Pre-reading questions:

1. What are some soup recipes that you know?
2. What are some popular international restaurants in your city?

Vocabulary:

1. ancient /EYN-shuhnt /

[adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time
They found ancient treasures in the abandoned hall.

2. gently /JENT-lee/

[adverb] – in a way that is soft and light, not strong
She gently added the flour to the cake mix.

3. traditionally /truh-DISH-uh-nl/

[adverb] – according to tradition; in a traditional way
Traditionally, they exchange letters on Valentine’s Day.

4. consume /kuhn-SOOM/

[verb] – to eat or drink, especially a lot of something
Ron consumed huge amounts of pastry during the party.

5. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/

[verb] – to show or make something clear
Chef William demonstrated the steps in cooking a lobster.

Article reading:

The ultimate comfort food with ancient roots, a bowl of soup has warmed the hearts of generations. Different countries continue to improve their soup recipes and change the international cuisine. Let’s take a trip and discover the best soups around the world.

1. Beef pho (phở bò) – Vietnam

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The classic bowl of beef pho is filled with spices like cinnamon and star anise. Served with slices of raw beef cooked gently in the broth, it is considered Vietnam’s most beloved dish.

2. Chorba Frik – Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia

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Traditionally consumed during Ramadan, this North African soup is made up of grains, tomato broth, stewed chicken, and chickpeas. It is often paired with a piece of Kesra bread.

3. Chupe de Camarones – Peru

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This soup is a specialty of Arequipa, a city surrounded by volcanoes. Chupe de Camarones has shrimp, potatoes, and corn.

4. Groundnut – West Africa

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Groundnut is not your ordinary soup. It is made up of meat, fish, or chicken simmered into a thick peanut mixture.

5. Gumbo – United States

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This American dish has tons of seafood, chicken, and sausages. The World Champion Gumbo Cookoff is an annual event in Louisiana where cooks demonstrate their soup-making skills.

There is never a bad time to have a bowl of comforting goodness. Treat yourself to some of the world’s best soups now!

Comprehension questions

1. Describe Vietnam’s most beloved dish.
2. When is Chorba Frik usually consumed?
3. From which city is Chupe de Camarones?
4. What can you find in a groundnut soup?
5. What happens during the The World Champion Gumbo Cookoff in Louisiana?

Discussion questions

1. Have you tried any soup from the list? If not, which one would you like to try?
2. When was the last time you had soup? How was it?
3. If you were to create your own soup recipe, what would it be like? (Share its name and ingredients)
4. Which soup do you think would be loved by people in your country?
5. In your opinion, is homemade soup better than soup from the restaurant? Please explain your answer.

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