Vagueness

Soup is also easy in that it is rarely demandingly exact. A little more or a little less of an ingredient will not ruin the dish. That is why I rarely give specific weights for vegetables, but instead describe them as small, medium, or large. Those desiring more exactitude can see what is meant by looking. In the same way, the amount of a soup created may vary from batch to batch; there may be more or less of an ingredient or the cooking temperature may have varied, producing more or less reduction. Taste, correct if need be, and enjoy.