Bilbao almonds), rice cakes and "bollos de mantequilla" (butter buns). Bilbao, as other Basque cities, is known for a variety of appetizers and snacks, being prominent among them the "pintxos", which are typically eaten in bars and that consist of small slices of bread on top of which is placed an ingredient or mixture of ingredients, generally of many different types and usually including elements typical of Basque cuisine. Other snacks include "rabas" (fried or battered calamari rings, usually served with lemon slices), Spanish omelette (omelette made with eggs and potatoes, sometimes including onions and peppers), "txampis" (stuffed mushrooms), "triángulos" (Bilbao-style
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