This document discusses different types of soups. It categorizes soups into clear soups like broths, bouillons and consommés; thick soups like cream soups, purees, bisques and veloutés; cold soups; specialty soups with unusual ingredients; and national soups from different countries. It provides details on how each type is made and classified. Consommés are clarified broths made with meat, mirepoix and egg whites to form a raft. Thick soups are classified by their thickening agent like cream, purees or roux. Cold soups can be cooked or uncooked. Specialty soups have unique ingredients and national soups represent