This document discusses different types of soups. It describes Escoffier's classification of soups which includes clear soups, purées, cullises, bisques, veloutés, cream soups, special soups, vegetable soups and foreign soups. It also discusses categories of soups such as clear soups, thick soups, cream soups, purée soups and other soups. Specific types of soups are also described like consommés, beef consommé, classic consommés, cream soups, purée soups, bisques and chowders. Guidelines for garnishing and serving soups are also provided.