International Soup Day. International Soup Day

Everyone knows about soup of the day, but few have heard of soup day! But he is not far off.

On April 5, the whole world celebrates the day of the first course. He is loved and revered in various parts of the world. Each country has its own unique recipe for soup. And if we are used to seeing it on the table at lunchtime, then in Asia, soup is eaten mainly for breakfast. Incidentally, it is Russia and China that are the main countries - "supoeders".
No wonder the soup is considered number one! It is an indispensable part of every person's diet. Hungarians, for example, are so proud of their signature goulash soup that they have declared it a "cultural heritage site" and given it under the protection of UNESCO!

Many rightly consider soup to be the elixir of life, since it has many healing properties... Meat broths do an excellent job with colds and strengthen the body, warm vegetable broths have a pacifying effect, and cold broths perfectly refresh. The first is effective remedy disease prevention digestive system... It is worth mentioning other miraculous properties of various soups. So, borscht has long been prepared as a love potion for men, Chinese stew is an excellent means of maintaining the balance of yin and yang, and bean soup once saved Geneva! This happened in the 17th century, when the troops of the Duke of Savoy attacked the city. On the night of the enemy's advance, a woman decided to take a hot meal to her husband. Approaching the city wall, she noticed a creeping enemy, and, not at a loss, poured the burning contents of the plate on the villain. He reacted so violently to the surprise that he woke the sleeping guards of the city. In honor of the brave city woman, city festivities are still held annually in Geneva, where everyone is treated to vegetable stew.

Even dieters don't neglect the former! This hearty dish is easily absorbed by the body and is mostly low in calories.

How to celebrate soup day? Very simple. Prepare your favorite option! Fortunately, the choice is great: traditional borsch, fish soup, okroshka, pickle, hodgepodge, kharcho, gazpacho, khash, pho, tom-yam, miso ...

If there is no time to cook at all, and to enjoy the passion as you want, instant soups will come to the rescue. There are many analogues of first courses. For example, Herbalife's Tomato Basil Soup. it tasty option a balanced lunch that can be prepared in just 2 minutes. Juicy tomatoes and aromatic basil make it tasty and body-safe: one serving contains minimal amount fat (0.6 g) and calories (104 kcal). In addition, this product is rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, valuable protein and fiber needed for correct work of our body. It is perfect for working people and will become a lifesaver for those who take care of themselves.

As you can see, there are a lot of variations of the main dish and they are all invariably healthy. Whichever you choose, remember that soup is good not only for the holidays. Bon Appetit!

Today, April 5, 2018, also celebrates Maundy Thursday, International Soup Day and other events.

What a holiday today: on April 5, 2018, the church holiday Nikon's Day is celebrated

April 5, 2018 is Nikon's Day. The church today remembers Saint Nikon of the Caves - the Kiev hegumen of the 11th century, revered by Orthodox believers on this date.

Nikon was the first student of the mentor of the Kiev-Pechersk Monastery. His duties included the tonsure of newly arrived monks. However, Nikon was drawn to a solitary life, he went to the Kerch Strait and settled there all alone. The brothers were drawn to the wise monk, then they intkbbee a monastery was established in honor of Holy Mother of God... Years later, Nikon was invited to take up the post of hegumen at the Kiev-Pechersk Monastery.

People on this day put things in order in the economy - they cleaned the sleeping places and changed the old straw in the mattresses for a new one. In the rooms, dust was wiped from the shelves and the floors were washed, and instead of the detergent, steamed mint tincture was added to the water. She not only gave the room a fresh smell, favorable for sleeping, but also had antiseptic properties. The peasants believed that mint was able to ward off evil spirits.

According to signs, if the weather was warm on Nikon's day, and a light frost fell at night, it will be a fine April. A thunderstorm with not melted snow foreshadowed a cool summer season, and clear stars at night meant that there would be frosts in the morning.

Maundy Thursday in 2018

April 5, 2018 is the last Thursday before Easter - Maundy or Maundy Thursday. The Orthodox Church on this day recalls the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with 12 apostles.

On Maundy Thursday, people get up before sunrise and swim. It is believed that water on this day washes away dirt from the body and sins from the soul, and has a beneficial effect on the state of mind.

Also, housewives clean houses, throw away unnecessary things, wash icons, wash. After cleaning, candles and lamps are lit. On this day they bake Easter cakes, paint eggs, prepare festive dishes for Easter.

International Soup Day

International Soup Day is celebrated around the world on April 5th. The holiday becomes especially relevant in the modern rhythm of life, when there is not enough time for sleep and normal food. The usefulness of soups is confirmed by doctors. They prescribe light broths and vegetable soups to recover the patient

Daena's Festival

Daena is the keeper of the Faith of every person. She checks the truth of the thoughts, deeds and words of each, compliance with the person's faith, and after death, she accompanies the soul to the judgment.

It is believed that there are three hypostases of Faith: explicit faith - religion, secret faith - words, secret faith - thoughts. Each person can see the true face of his Faith. Daena's triumph is associated with religion, faith and their choice, which faces every person. In addition to all this, at such a time, one must pay attention to dreams. Daena can open doors not only during the Great Shift, but also during sleep. The sacred number of the celebration is 11, people light 11 candles.

Alexey, Anastasia, barbarian, Vasily, George, Ilya, Lydia, Makar, Pelageya, Sergey.

• 1722 - The expedition of Admiral Jacob Roggeven discovered the island, which he called Easter Island.
• 1818 - During the war of independence of the Spanish colonies in South America, the liberation Andean army of José de San Martín defeated the Spaniards.
• 1874 - the famous operetta “ Bat»Johann Strauss the son.
• 1955 - Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of England, completing his political career.
• 1989 - The first performance of the female Vivaldi Orchestra took place.

• Thomas Hobbes 1588 - English philosopher.
• Vincenzo Viviani 1622 - Italian physicist and mathematician.
• Nikita Demidov 1656 - Russian industrialist.
• Ludwig Spohr 1784 - German composer.
• Gabriel Batenkov 1793 - Russian politician.
• Klas Thunberg 1893 - Finnish speed skater.
• Herbert von Karajan 1908 - Austrian conductor.
• Gregory Pen 1916 - American film actor.
• Natalia Kustinskaya 1938 - Russian theater and film actress.

It turns out that April 5 is celebrated in the world as Soup Day! In connection with this important event, the Aquaphor company, which produces high-quality films for water, decided to congratulate me with a whole package of fresh vegetables, complete with its water filter, because the soup should contain clean water.

Tomorrow is soup day! From the Aquaphor company they sent congratulations on a package of vegetables and spices for the soup. And the filter was attached! pic.twitter.com/oSmjL7GBXD

The first dish is an irreplaceable and important part of the human diet, it is necessary for normal life and guarantees excellent health to everyone who does not neglect it. Historians claim that recipes for soups were already known in the 1st century BC, and they were first cooked in ancient Asia. In China, there is a mention of a cookbook, which is about 4,700 years old, and a significant part of the pages in it are devoted to the "Soups" section. Previously, if no soup was prepared in the house, it was believed that this was a very poor family, and doctors often prescribed broth or light soup to the patient along with medicines.

This dish came to us from ancient times. By the way, in those distant times, a family in which soup could not be served on the table was considered not particularly prosperous, because it did not have enough money to buy all the necessary ingredients.

AS IT IS.

The name itself comes from the word suppa - this is how bread soaked in broth was called in Latin. The benefits of the soup are obvious - it helps the body to produce gastric juice and necessary enzymes, thereby having a beneficial effect on work. gastrointestinal tract... If you have diseases of the digestive system, you cannot do without such a dish. In addition, in ancient times, doctors prescribed soup to patients who had colds.

FROM THE HISTORY.

Reliable evidence has been found that as early as the 1st century BC. NS. soups were made in Asia. But what is there: in an ancient Chinese cookbook, which is about 4,700 years old, recipes for this dish have already been offered! In the city of Sparta, known for its harsh customs and customs, they also prepared a specific taste “Black broth” - from the meat and blood of a pig, as well as vinegar. And the warriors of the Middle Ages, while on campaigns, ate wine soup - more precisely, they were pieces of bread soaked in wine.

The inhabitants of France are considered the biggest lovers of the first course. In the Middle Ages, French peasants ate soup twice a day (although they may well have had no other options).

PACKED.

Closer to our time, at the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century, soup concentrates were invented. Their homeland is the USA, and the first dry soup was created by the Joseph Campbell Canning Company. The reason for their creation was the war: women could not devote as much time to household chores as before, and they had to save on food.

P.S. By the way, the soup made from all these vegetables turned out to be very tasty.

Holidays are celebrated all over the world today: in Russia they celebrate the Day of the adoption of the Steppe Code (Constitution) of the Republic of Kalmykia, in Kazakhstan they celebrate the Day of the Migration Police of Kazakhstan, in the Netherlands, on the day of the National Museum Day, they propose to celebrate the Day of Museums in the Netherlands, in China today is a holiday of purity and Qing Ming clarity, and South Korea's Tree Planting Day.

Holidays 5 April 2019

Day of adoption of the Steppe Code (Constitution) of the Republic of Kalmykia

Not everyone who lives in Russia knows what a holiday in Kalmyki is today. In 1994, on April 5, Kalmykia adopted the Steppe Code or otherwise the Constitution of the Republic, which is the Basic Law of Kalmykia. This date government bodies the authorities made it an official state holiday of the Republic of Kalmykia. This republic is located in the southeastern part of the European territory of Russia. Most of Kalmykia is occupied by plains, the republic is washed by the Caspian Sea.

Migration Police Day of Kazakhstan

Every year on April 5, Kazakhstan celebrates the Day of the Migration Police. This holiday date was timed historical event- reorganization of the passport system, which was a direct consequence of changes in Kazakhstan associated with the requirements of the time. The Passport and Visa Service was renamed into the Migration Police in 1999. Its tasks and functions have been changed, as well as its structure.

National Museum Holiday - Museum Day in the Netherlands

This year, the national museum holiday is celebrated by residents of the Netherlands on April 5th. In the Netherlands, this holiday is celebrated not only by indigenous people, but also by tourists who come to this country to improve their educational and cultural level. More than 550 free museums are open in the country on this day.

Qing Ming Purity and Clarity Festival

Every year in China, the Qing Ming Festival is celebrated - a celebration of purity and clarity. This year its celebration fell on April 5th. This holiday is associated with the onset of bright and clear days. And it is on this day that yang and yin come into balance. Qing Ming is a Chinese holiday in honor of the dead.

Tree Planting Day in South Korea

Tree planting day is celebrated in South Korea today. Residents of the country take an active part in the greening of their districts on this day.

Unusual Holidays

What other holiday can you celebrate on April 5? Today there are 3 more unusual holidays - the Day of Swelling of the Kidneys, the Festival of Melted Water and the Day of the ringing of bells on cat collars

Kidney Swelling Day

Have you noticed how sometimes the kidneys swell right before our eyes in one day? Imagine that this day is today. Try to observe the kidneys on April 5 and you will notice a lot of interesting things for yourself.

Melt water festival

This unusual holiday came to us from Bashkiria. It was there that he was born and there he is celebrated every year in the spring with contests, games, gifts of souvenirs at a time when streams flow through the streets, and the sun more and more warms the earth.

Day of the ringing of bells on cat collars

This is a truly unusual holiday. Have you ever wondered how much the influence of stars on pets? What do you think - is there a difference between a scorpion cat and a ram cat? Actually, this holiday was invented just as a little excuse for your Have a good mood and, of course, so that you once again pay attention to your cat and maybe buy her a collar with bells.

Church holiday according to the national calendar

Nikon's day

On this day, Orthodox Christians honor, who lived in the 11th century. From 1078 to 1088 he founded the monastery and the Church of the Most Holy Theotokos, was the abbot of the Kiev-Pechersk monastery. Nikon Pechersky became famous as a scholar and chronicler.
Our ancestors Nikonov's day was a day of thorough cleaning in the house and in the garden.
The people used to say: "The house is great as the owner", "The house is not great, but it does not order to sit down." The owners today whitewashed the stoves and emptied out the beds, took out the trash.
The peasants called today spring birds - defenders from pests.
On holidays, benches, floors and tables were washed in the house with dried mint infusion. Tea was brewed from mint. In many villages it was considered a medicine for good sleep.
The bath also did not do without mint. All the shelves in the bathhouse were covered with grass because of its antiseptic properties.
They planted apple and mountain ash with black and red currants on Nikon.
Birds - defenders from pests on this day were regaled with grains, crumbs and flaxseed.
On April 5, peasants walked around the springs and springs near the village, saying: "Underground water, we will unlock the spring paths for you."
Birthday 5 April Alexey, Anastasia, Varvara, Vasily, George, Ilya, Lydia, Makar, Nikon, Pelageya, Sergey
Also celebrated on April 5: Day of the Geologist, International Day of Soup, Day of ringing bells on cat collars, Day of the Russian Nation, Holiday of melt water.

April 5 in history

1955 - Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of England, ending his political career.
1969 - The death toll in Vietnam during the war reaches 33,641 Americans.
1970 - By the decision of the USSR leadership, the remains of Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun were exhumed and destroyed 11 km from Magdeburg by cremation.
1975 - Unsuccessful launch of the Soyuz spacecraft. The booster rocket exploded.
1975 - Chiang Kai-shek, military and political leader of China (b. 1887), died.
1978 - Deputy Secretary General of the UN and Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the USSR to the UN Arkady Shevchenko asked for political asylum in the United States.
1982 - During the military operation in the west of Afghanistan, Soviet troops mistakenly invaded Iranian territory.
1983 - 47 Soviet diplomats were deported from France, accused of espionage.
1991 - The Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR granted extraordinary powers to Boris Yeltsin.
1993 - Establishment of the oil company "Lukoil" by the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation.

HEY YES SOUP

Who and when first cooked the soup is unknown, but today this dish is so widespread that all its varieties simply cannot be counted! In every country, every people has their own traditional recipes of this dish. Let's try to cook some of them in honor International Day soup, which is celebrated on April 5th.

ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE

This representative of fine French cuisine has a pleasant mild taste and rich aroma. Cheese makes it nutritious. Try it - you won't regret it!

You will need (for 4 servings): 500 g of onions, 2 l of chicken or meat broth, 100 ml of dry white wine, 200 g of hard cheese, 30 g butter.4 slices white bread, herbs, salt.

Rub the cheese on a coarse grater. Cut the onion into half rings, put it in butter melted in a pan and simmer under a lid over low heat

20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then we dip the onion into the heated broth, pour in the wine, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Dip half of the grated cheese into the broth. Salt, cook for 3 minutes, turn off and let stand under the lid for 2 minutes. Lightly fry the bread in butter, sprinkle it with the rest of the cheese and cover the pan with a lid for a couple of minutes so that the cheese melts a little. Put the hot croutons on plates and pour the soup around. Decorate with herbs and serve immediately so that the croutons do not get wet.

TOMATO NOODLES SOUP

Mediterranean cuisine is famous for its abundance of pasta, herbs and vegetables, especially tomatoes. All this can be found in a light and tasty tomato soup.

You will need (for 4 servings): 1 liter of vegetable broth, 1 stalk of leeks, 600 g of fresh tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, 150 g of noodles, 200 g of boiled shrimp, 20 g of butter, a couple of sprigs of fresh basil, dill and parsley , salt, pepper mixture.

Cut the leeks into rings and fry in oil until lightly transparent. Add the diced tomatoes, then finely chopped garlic, simmer for at least 7 minutes. 1 minute before the dressing is ready, add half of the chopped greens to it. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat to medium and lower the noodles. When it is ready, "collect" the soup: add tomato dressing to the noodles, peeled and cut shrimps, the remaining greens and a mixture of peppers. If necessary, add salt and let the soup simmer for 1 minute.

SOLYANKA ASSOCIATED

Russian cuisine is unthinkable without rich soups. First of all - no hodgepodge.

You will need: 600 g of beef with bone, 200 g of boiled-smoked pork, ham and boiled sausage, 50 g of uncooked sausage, 3 onions, 100 g of carrots, 50 g of a celery stalk, 300 g of pickled cucumbers, 200 g of tomato puree, 30 g capers, 50 g olives with pits, 2 bay leaves, 5 black peppercorns, 20 g vegetable oil, 2.5 liters of water, a bunch of fresh parsley, 1 lemon.

Pour the meat in a large saucepan cold water and put on a strong fire. When foam begins to appear on the surface, reduce the heat so that the broth barely boils, and remove it until it stops forming. After half an hour from the beginning of cooking, dip one onion, carrot, celery, pepper and Bay leaf... Cook for another 30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender, then take them out. Cook the meat until tender, remove from the broth, separate from the bones, cut into 1.5-2 cm pieces and return to the broth. Cut the remaining onion into half rings and sauté in a little oil until transparent. Cut the pickled cucumbers into small cubes, add to the onion, stir and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Add tomato puree (or peeled and finely chopped ripe tomatoes) and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The resulting dressing - cut - add to the broth. Cut the meat products into small cubes and dip into the soup, continuing to cook. Add capers and olives. If necessary, add salt or pour in a little cucumber pickle. Let the hodgepodge brew for at least half an hour under the lid. When serving, place on the plates a slice of lemon and finely chopped parsley.

WHITE SOUP

This dish is served in Japan almost every day. His taste is unusual, not for everybody, but in the East they say that white soup gives strength to the body and thinking to the mind.

You will need (for 4 servings): 1 liter of chicken broth, 200 ml of milk or cream, 4 pieces of bacon, 50 g of white radish, 100 g of potatoes, 100 g of carrots, 1 white onion, 150 g of butter, 100 g of goat cheese, salt, ground black and allspice.

Cut the vegetables into 151 cm cubes. Fry in oil (100 g) in turn, first the potatoes, then the carrots, then the onions. Cut the bacon into thin strips. Rub the cheese through a sieve. Bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, but do not boil, and cool. Dip the fried vegetables, radish and bacon in a deep saucepan and simmer in oil (50 g) for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add broth, bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes over medium heat. Turn on the fire at full power and let the vegetables simmer for 2 minutes. Add milk and grated cheese. Bring to a boil and cook over high heat for 5-7 minutes. Salt, season with peppers, mix thoroughly, turn off the heat and let it brew for 5-10 minutes. Serve boiled chicken and croutons for the soup separately.