Vegetable chip chips may be prepared with sliced vegetables that are fried, deep-fried, baked, dehydrated, or simply dried. Vegetable chips may be produced from a variety of root vegetables and leaf vegetables, such as carrot, turnip, parsnip, beet, radish, taro root, sweet potato, garlic, zucchini, cassava, kale, spinach, fennel and jicama, among others. Some baked versions utilize vegetables that are sliced, lightly tossed in oil, and then oven-baked until crisp. Vegetable chips prepared using this method have been described as more healthful compared to deep fried chips, particularly when prepared using "heart-healthy" olive oil. Simple versions are prepared by slicing vegetables and
Vegetable soup are puréed and run through a sieve, straining them to create a smooth texture. It is typically served hot, although some, such as pea soup, can also be served cold. Vegetable soup is sometimes served as a starter or appetizer dish. Vegetable soup dates to ancient history. The Spartans ate a thin vegetable soup named "black broth" in ancient times. In central Appalachia, vegetable soup, also referred to as winter vegetable soup and country soup, is a traditional staple food and common dish during the months of December–February amongst Appalachian highlanders. Vegetable soup is mass-produced in canned, frozen and instant