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I want a soup vs I want some soup

'I want a soup' is less common and might sound a bit awkward to native English speakers. 'I want some soup' is the more natural and commonly used phrase when expressing a desire for soup.
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Last updated: February 14, 2025 • 6586 views

This phrase is grammatically correct but less common in English. It might sound a bit awkward to native speakers.

"I want a soup"

While grammatically correct, 'I want a soup' is not the most common way to express a desire for soup. It is more natural to say 'I want some soup.'
  • Aug 15, 2023 ... I want a soup buffet where I can get several cups of several types of soup. Upvote
  • Apr 24, 2017 ... When I want a soup with a deep, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked, just chewy noodles, I find I want ramen. This is perhaps a function of ...
  • Oct 5, 2012 ... I want a soup hug. I told my father on a particularly gray and unpleasant day last week that I was making a cheddar, cider, and leek soup. He ...
  • Feb 6, 2024 ... I want a soup without major frustration and injury, so I bought them pre-cooked and peeled. This is a quick soup, relaxed cooking and I didn ...
  • Oct 5, 2012 ... I want a soup hug. I told my father on a particularly gray and unpleasant day last week that I was making a cheddar, cider, and leek soup ...
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... Some cauliflower soups can easily be mistaken for mashed potatoes (and lumpy ones at that!). But when I want a soup, I want a soup! And this ...
  • Sep 22, 2009 ... ... I want a soup with a little more pizzaz. Cheddar, dill and Dijon mustard provide just that in this hearty soup, which comes together quickly ...
  • Oct 21, 2022 ... I don't know about you, but when I want a soup, I love to keep it simple and quick. So, if you are like me, this recipe should be perfect ...
  • Personally, I want a soup I can binge on without adding calories. A good vegetable soup is a work of art. Before tackling this one, it was essential that I ...
  • Aug 17, 2024 ... I want a soup dispenser :( soup.

Alternatives:

  • I want some soup
  • I would like a soup
  • I'd like some soup
  • Can I have some soup?
  • May I have a soup?

This phrase is commonly used in English to express a desire for soup.

"I want some soup"

'I want some soup' is a natural and commonly used way to express a desire for soup. It is the preferred phrase in everyday conversation.
  • rootbeergoddess. Now I want some soup. 6,841 notes. 6,841 notes. Sep 13th, 2020. Open in app; Facebook · Tweet · Reddit · Mail · Embed · Permalink ...
  • What are some good high protein, low calorie soups? On a calorie deficit right now but I want some soup lol.
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... I want some soup! Reply reply
  • May 16, 2012 ... #2. Tomato soup! With either pepperoni, or goldfish (or both! Hah) in it :) I also like Cream of chicken. Mmm now I want some soup :D ...
  • Jul 1, 2010 ... That's still a favorite around here, especially when I want some soup with a little bit of heft. But what if I want a lighter soup ...
  • Translate I want some soup. See Spanish-English translations with audio pronunciations, examples, and word-by-word explanations.
  • Jan 8, 2016 ... ... I want some soup..?! Let's make it easier and add another method to orchestrate all of this: async function makeSoupFromType(soupType) { let ...
  • Nov 2, 2014 ... When fall rolls around, y'all can keep your Pumpkin Spice Lattes and endless candy. I want some soup. Soups, actually, because a girl always ...

Alternatives:

  • I want a soup
  • I would like a soup
  • I'd like some soup
  • Can I have some soup?
  • May I have a soup?

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