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> On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11:23:11 AM UTC-6, Gary wrote:
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Soup is not a meal.
> > > >
> > > I disagree. Today for lunch it'll be a bowl of lentil soup
> > > and a big glass of ice water.
> >
> > With a hearty soup, I at least need a couple of slices of bread and
> > butter. Soup only, no matter what kind, would leave me wanting more
> > than just that.
> >
> >
> I'm with Cindy on this. Maybe it's because my soups
> are quite hearty with lots of vegetables and meat.
> A few crackers with it and I'm good.

I also make thick and hearty soups. For me though, just a one dish
meal is boring. I like a variety and one bowl of soup, chowder, etc is
an appetizer or a side dish to me.

Since I like more food variety in a meal, I keep my soup bowls
somewhat small...no more than 16oz. Not like Sheldon that claims to
serve 28 ounces per bowl..

A pint of thick soup and a slice or two of buttered bread would be a
diet meal to me.