This document discusses different types of soups and the basic principles of preparing soup. It describes clear soups which are based on stocks and may contain vegetables or meats. Thick soups are soups that are thickened to provide a heavier consistency using methods like roux, beurre manie, purees, etc. It also discusses other types of soups like dessert soups, fruit soups, cold soups, and Asian soups. The basic principles of preparing soup discussed are starting with cold water, appropriate cutting of vegetables, selecting protein, simmering, skimming, cooking times for different ingredients, adjusting consistency, and degreasing. It provides examples and activities for students to classify soups and identify