Collection: Soup Bowls

Soup Bowls Brings Comfort to the Table

Have you ever stopped to wonder just how the immaculately coiled shapes of the soups themselves came about? While it seems improbable that soup-making had anything to do with origami, the shape has a long and fascinating history. In fact, in many ways the bowl works as a very fine model for the kitchen itself. In this article we'll explore its origin and what it can do for your kitchen today.

Most people associate origami with Japanese culture, and their bowls are very small and intricate. Origami also traditionally belongs to the Chinese world, and like Chinese calligraphy, the patterns in Chinese soups are often very restrained and elegant. However, these bowls are not what they appear to be. They are actually a very common kitchen item which was originally used as part of a system to collect money or during certain religious rites.

So how did the bowl become the soup bowl? The first bowls were simple bowls made out of porcelain or earthen material. They were not particularly deep or wide, so they could only hold a few bits of food. But as people started adding spices and different foods to their soups, they began to find that they could put enough food into the bowl to make larger meals. Soon these became the standard kitchen items we associate with the word soup!

One of the earliest models of a soup bowl is the Liddlebell model, which was developed in the late 1800s. It was a much-improved over the older version known as the 'Bourbon Platter'. This time, the bowl was made from steel and could hold more than one serving. Though it had no handle, it was still quite a comfortable size to eat in. In fact, a soup bowl may have been the first one to use a handle, though this is unlikely.

Soup bowls became a lot larger during the next century. During the industrial revolution, they began to be used for commercial use, though they were still simple in their design. These large soup bowls became very popular in restaurants. Many of these restaurant owners would place a huge sign above their door announcing that they had soup bowls for sale. This soup bowls could then be seen all over the city, making the public take notice.

Soup bowls came back into fashion in the 20th Century, and can be found in most modern kitchens. Soup bowls are typically large and have a wide base to hold a great variety of soups and stews. They also have a long handle, to which one can grasp the bowl lovingly and use it to stir their soup in the safest possible way. They come in a wide variety of styles and colors and can be made of a variety of materials, such as stainless steel and cast iron.

A soup bowl serves a number of useful purposes. Above all else, it is the perfect vessel to use when cooking a meal that must remain hot. Soup bowls prevent scorching from food getting too hot on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. They also give one the opportunity to add a little bit of extra flavor by incorporating vegetables or herbs into their soup. When one finds a good bowl, they will wonder how they ever lived without it before!

The price of a soup bowl can vary depending upon what one is looking for. There are those that are quite cheap, but they do not usually offer much in the way of extra features. For those that want bells and whistles, however, it is generally recommended to spend some extra money and get a soup bowl that is well made and truly one of a kind. It should be made out of a thick heavy glass bowl, with a wide rim to keep hot soup from splashing all over the rest of the table. One should also find a bowl that has a wide rim to ensure easy removal of hot liquids. Finally, it is recommended to get a soup bowl that has a long handle, as this allows one to reach it lovingly and put it down without reaching his or her feet.