International Soup Day is a great opportunity to remember the worldwide love for this ancient dish. Celebrated on April 5 each year, this holiday promotes awareness of the benefits and importance of soups across cultures.
Soup is not only a tasty dish, but also a useful product containing many vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Since ancient times, soups have been considered a symbol of family coziness and unity, because this dish unites loved ones around the same table.
Each country has its own unique soups that reflect its culture and traditions. For example, broth is known in France, and minestrone is known in Italy. Ukrainian borscht is also one of the most popular dishes in the world.
The word “soup” itself comes from the French “soupe”, which, in turn, comes from the Latin “suppa”, which meant a hearty dish of bread soaked in broth or broth. Such soups were prepared as early as the 1st century BC in ancient China and Sparta. Later, this hearty and healthy dish spread all over the world, and many different recipes were invented.
The recipe for the oldest soup dates back to the 6th century AD, it is recorded in the cookbook of Apicius. It included: wheat, olive oil, minced meat, brains, pepper, bay leaf, cumin, wine and fish sauce.
International Soup Day is a time when we can share recipes, cook delicious meals with family and friends, and, of course, enjoy the taste of our favorite soup. Let this holiday remind us of the importance of family traditions and mutual understanding, as well as how important it is to take care of your health and nutrition.
