Is my husband right to be embarrassed when I serve soup for lunch to guests

that sounds absolutely delicious - I’m currently trying to reduce my cholesterol through diet but I’m going to save this recipe to try over Christmas. Thank you!

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My mums and dads soup is literally a roast blended… potatoes, loads of veg, meat and stuffing…. It’s lush…. No idea how someone can say it’s NOTHING like a
roast when it literally is a roast 😂
Id challenge anyone to fit in a pudding after
That's just just a pureed meal that I used to make for the baby.
I'd rather eat as a roast than as baby food. What's the point in blending it?

Are you talking about soup? If so, it depends on the soup! Some is absolutely lovely and very filling. I used to make it sometimes, don't bother now I'm on my own.

A poor economy and degraded culture, most people too poor to afford anything better.

I hate soup, but soup for lunch is totally normal, especially with nice bread. I wouldn't personally serve for dinner but not sure why either.

Wtf?! Are the Italians aware pasta is nursery food?

He has a pair of hands? Get him to cook a nice pasta dish for guests.

Glad you've got it sorted.
I get round this issue with my DH by adding a bit less stock and cutting the vegetables larger and calling it stew!

Only LMC people serve soup at luncheon. Soup can only be served as a course at a formal dinner or when dining alone at an informal supper.
Pasta and rice are nursery food and unsuitable for serious adult consumption.

I suppose the Mediterranean part of his heritage means that he'd either have more courses (Italian) or more dishes in the course ( e.g. meze or tapas plates). He could always add an open sandwich or garlic bread with or without cheese, not much trouble if it keeps the peace.

I've made a heart minestrone for dinner when family are visiting. Handy to make in advance and no issue reheating when you're not sure what time they are arriving. Probably wouldn't do it as a main course for friends unless I was certain they would like it.

I'll preface this by mentioning that my wife is Asian. Why is that important? Because there are no simple meals when she prepares them. In her culture, having at least five dishes for a meal is standard practice, and seven or more is common when having guests. Also, in her culture, starch (rice or noodles) is considered the main course. Proteins and veggies are just sides.

Anyway, to answer your question, I would consider what you prepare acceptable for lunch if it were like Olive Garden, with unlimited soup, salad, and bread or breadsticks. I would not consider that acceptable for dinner unless a protein was included and a dessert offering.

I make 90% of the soups in our home because I make them more like stew. Heavy on root veggies and protein. I still wouldn't serve that alone to guests. I would have a salad or other cold dish as a starter and something for dessert.

If your husband isn't comfortable with what you prepare, he can make the additions he wants. If he can't cook, he needs to accept what you prepare or stop inviting guests. He can instead arrange a lunch or dinner out. That way, you are relieved of that chore and get to spend equal time socializing.

Can I come for lunch please?

OP put lunch or dinner in the main question. Soup is ok for lunch but it's a starter for dinner. Also, DH is Mediterranean and has different traditions - so he should cook if he's unhappy about lunch. As for dinner, OP should remember people expect a substantial meal, not just soup, however nice hearty or with homemade bread.

I've two "dinner" soups - one a seafood chowder and the other is a duck noodle broth. They are both incredibly filling which is why I don't consider them starters.

But if I had guests, I probably would serve those as a lunch option and do something different for dinner.

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Soup is a lunch meal or a starter. Shouldn’t really be served as a main evening meal.

I would probably say a "light lunch" when inviting guests. Many people still have their main meal at lunch time so this would be only appropriate as a starter for a luncheon. If you wish to serve this in the evening, I would offer it as a light supper rather than dinner. Dinner definitely had connotations of a large meal whether it be midday or in the evening.

fine for lunch but not for evening meal. if i was served soup for an evening meal i would be pretty hungry after

I think soup is a great meal at lunch or dinner! As long as it's tasty and filling, I'd be thrilled to get it at a friend's house

We love soup for lunch, do it all the time! For dinner I sometimes serve soup as a starter, not as the whole meal.

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I have just added carrot and smoked mackerel to the left over leek soup, so I will see what that is like later (it's in the slow cooker).

If you want to have a good homemade soup for Sunday dinner served with crusty bread etc, then you do you. It’s your night as cook to rest.

if hubby wants a full on roast or something, then he can pull the finger and be cook.

frankly if I was your visiting friend, I would really enjoy whatever you choose to serve up. And I would like to know what I could bring along to assist such as desserts…

Never mind worthless contributions, this is just embarrassing