How to Make Soup
- English level
- Level 1
- Topic
- Food
- Estimated reading time
- 1 min
Soup is one of the best foods in the world.
It is easy to make at home.
First, get a big pot.
Put water in the pot.
Add some vegetables.
You can use carrots, onions, and tomatoes.
Put the pot on the stove.
Turn on the heat.
Wait for the water to get hot.
The water will start to bubble.
Add some salt.
You can also add chicken or noodles.
Cook the soup for thirty minutes.
Now your soup is ready.
Eat it warm and enjoy!
Key Vocabulary
Bubble (n) A thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas.UK: ˈbʌblUS: ˈbʌblLearn more
Cook (n) Prepare (food, a dish, or a meal) by mixing, combining, and heating the ingredients.UK: kʊkUS: kʊkLearn more
Noodles (n) A very thin, long strip of pasta or a similar flour paste, eaten with a sauce or in a soup.UK: ˈnuːdlzUS: ˈnudəlzLearn more
Pot (n) A rounded or cylindrical container, typically of metal, used for cooking.UK: pɒtUS: pɑːtLearn more
Soup (n) A liquid dish, typically savoury and made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables etc. in stock or water.UK: suːpUS: suːpLearn more
Vegetables (n) Vegetables (plants used to eat (as) food; potatoes, beans, onions...)UK: ˈvedʒtəbəlzUS: ˈvedʒtəbəlzLearn more
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