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rustic broth

[ˈrʌstɪk brɔːθ]
nounpl: rustic broths
caldo rústico
1. A simple, hearty soup or broth made with basic, often locally-sourced ingredients in a traditional or countryside style, typically featuring vegetables, beans, or meat
The grandmother prepared a rustic broth with root vegetables and barley for the winter.
A avó preparou um caldo rústico com vegetais de raiz e cevada para o inverno.
2. A soup characterized by simple preparation methods and unpretentious presentation, reflecting rural or peasant cooking traditions
The restaurant's rustic broth was made from an old family recipe passed down through generations.
O caldo rústico do restaurante era feito a partir de uma antiga receita familiar transmitida por gerações.
Synonyms
country brothpeasant souphomemade brothtraditional soup
Antonyms
refined consommécream soupgourmet broth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caldo rústico
Common term used throughout Brazil for simple, hearty broths
São Paulo
caldo rústico or sopa caipira
May reference traditional Paulista countryside soups
Portugal
caldo rústico or sopa de aldeia
Often associated with traditional village soups from rural Portugal
Minas Gerais
caldo rústico or canja
Similar to traditional mineiro comfort soups

Related Idioms & Phrases

comfort food
home cooking
back to basics
from the land
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