Is soup a meal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. I’m going to make a big batch of chicken tortilla soup for dinner for my immediate family (DH can supplement if he wants) the night before our guests arrive, with leftovers in the fridge as a lunch option, along with sandwich and salad stuff, cheese, crackers, etc. I won’t serve the soup as dinner to guests (I agree with a pp that being hungry as a houseguest is miserable). Then if anyone wants a heartier, stick to your ribs kind of lunch they’re welcome to use the kitchen to cook something, or go out.

That sounds great!

[Anonymous]

Soup that has protein, fat, fiber and veggies is a meal. Single vegetable soups are a starter (or a very light meal I’ll have if I’m eating right before bed and don’t want to feel hungry or have something too heavy in my stomach to keep me awake).