soupcentered
Soupcentered is a neologism used in culinary discourse to describe a design philosophy or dining concept in which soup or broth-based dishes form the central element of a meal or menu. In practice, a soupcentered approach treats soup as the primary unit around which other courses are arranged, or uses a series of soups to explore a theme or ingredient. The term does not denote a fixed cuisine but a perspective on meal construction.
Etymology and usage: The term combines soup with centered to indicate the focal role of soup in
Characteristics and examples: A typical soupcentered menu may begin with light consommé, progress to more substantial
Reception and scope: The concept is not widely standardized and is most common in contemporary or experimental