Regarding general guidelines for the preparation of successful soups, which of the following statements is true?

Question

Question 10 options:

A)

Consommés take quite a long time to cool.

B)

Soups should be seasoned throughout the cooking process.

C)

Finish a cream soup well before serving it to moderate the flavor.

D)

Thick soups made with starchy vegetables may thin during storage

Answer 1

The true statement regarding general guidelines for the preparation of successful soups is:

B) Soups should be seasoned throughout the cooking process.

This practice helps to build layers of flavor and ensures that the soup is well-seasoned by the time it is served.

To clarify the other options:

• A) Consommés can be cooled relatively quickly by placing them in an ice bath, so this statement is misleading.
• C) Cream soups can lose flavor if allowed to sit too long, as some flavors may dissipate or dull; they should ideally be finished just before serving.
• D) While starchy soups can thicken upon sitting, they typically don't thin out; rather, they may require additional liquid upon reheating if they thicken too much.

Thus, option B is the most accurate.