Dutch · Food & Drink
de soep
soup
Beginnernoun
Definition
A liquid food made by boiling ingredients.
Example
De soep is erg lekker.
The soup is very tasty.
Etymology
The word 'soep' derives from the Middle Dutch 'soep', which is related to the Old French 'soupe', meaning 'broth' or 'soup'. Its Proto-Germanic root relates to the act of 'sipping', tying the word to its consumption method.
How & Where It’s Used
'Soep' is commonly used in both spoken and written Dutch, often in informal contexts such as family meals or cooking shows. Regional variations may include specific types of soup like 'erwtensoep' (pea soup), which is a traditional Dutch dish.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in various traditional Dutch recipes and cooking literature, symbolizing comfort and home cooking—