DivSuppe

DivSuppe is a hypothetical online project and encyclopedic resource focused on soups from around the world. It presents soups as cultural artifacts and culinary practices, combining detailed recipes with historical context, regional variations, and commentary on technique.

The name DivSuppe is a portmanteau derived from "diverse" and the Germanic-Swedish word for soup ("Suppe"). It was conceived by a community of cooks, researchers, and educators in the early 2000s as a collaborative, open-access platform for sharing knowledge about soup.

Content and structure: DivSuppe organizes entries by region, ingredient, and technique. Each recipe page includes ingredients, step-by-step method, serving suggestions, and notes on variations. Cultural essays discuss origins, tradition, and social role of soups; glossary entries cover stock bases, broths, and common pantry staples. All content is contributed by volunteers and licensed for reuse under an open license.

Organization and governance: A light editorial board reviews submissions for accuracy and cultural sensitivity. The project emphasizes inclusivity and diversity of cuisines, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable practices. Community guidelines encourage attribution and constructive editing.

Technology and access: The platform uses a wiki-style interface with version history, search, tagging, and categories. It supports text, images, and basic multimedia. The project aims for accessibility and multilingual support to reflect global soup cultures.

Reception and impact: In academic and culinary-literature contexts, DivSuppe is cited as an example of collaborative knowledge creation and cultural documentation. It is used for teaching, research, and hobbyist cooking, illustrating how online communities curate practical and scholarly content about food.