- bisque : (French) a richly flavored soup with a base traditionally made from the shells of crustaceans
- borscht : (Ukrainian) a thick, slightly soured soup with a base traditionally made of puréed root vegetables, served hot or cold
- bouillon : (French) a richly flavored soup traditionally made from broth that has been clarified
- broth : a flavored cooking liquid made by extracting elements from meat, vegetables or grains with water, stock or other liquid over low heat for extended times
- caldo : (Spanish) literally, “broth,” derived from the term caldera or cauldron, referring to the pot used for boiling
- chili : (American) a heavily spiced stew traditionally featuring ground or diced meat, chile peppers and Southwestern spices
- chowder : a chunky seafood or vegetable stew traditionally made from available ingredients, usually thickened with a roux or dairy
- consommé : (French) a richly flavored soup traditionally made from stock that has been clarified
- court-bouillon : (French) a quickly cooked vegetable broth used as a subsequent poaching liquid for other ingredients
- gazpacho : (Spanish) an uncooked soup of puréed fresh vegetables and olive oil, often served chilled
- soup : a largely homogeneous dish consisting of cooked ingredients in a flavored liquid base, with more liquid than solids
- stew : a largely homogeneous dish consisting of cooked ingredients in a flavored liquid base, with more solids than liquid
- stock : a flavored cooking liquid made by extracting elements from animal bones, usually with water over low heat for extended times
- tom : (Thai) a term referring to the process of boiling, used in conjunction with modifiers to denote various hot and sour soup dishes