petite marmite
Definition
Noun: A type of clear soup or broth, typically made with a variety of vegetables and often also containing meat. It is traditionally served in a small, lidded earthenware pot of the same name.
Usage
This term refers specifically to the soup itself. It is a culinary term. * The restaurant's signature starter is a classic petite marmite. * For a light lunch, she ordered a petite marmite.
Examples
- The chef prepared a flavorful with leeks, carrots, and turnips.
- A good requires a rich, clear beef or chicken stock as its base.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used metonymically to refer to the small cooking pot or individual serving pot in which the soup is both cooked and served.
- Each guest was presented with their own steaming petite marmite.
Variants and Related Words
- Marmite: While also a French word for a large cooking pot, in English, "Marmite" is a proprietary name for a distinct, dark, salty yeast extract spread and is not synonymous with soup.
Synonyms
- Broth
- Consommé
- Vegetable soup (though this is a broader, less specific term)
Noun
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soup made with a variety of vegetables
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