Description
Soup Tureen with Lid – Where Temperature Retention Meets Dramatic Presentation
The Imperial White Soup Tureen with Lid delivers refined covered serving solutions designed to elevate hot dish presentations through superior heat retention and visual impact. Offered in two versatile sizes—7 oz (210-334) and 12 oz (210-344)—this tureen extends well beyond traditional soup service, providing chefs with an elegant vessel for soups, baked dishes, noodle bowls, and creative covered presentations. The fitted lid traps aromatic steam, preserving temperature from kitchen to table while creating memorable tableside reveals that enhance the guest experience.
Crafted from premium Imperial White china and part of the Serving / Buffet collection, the Soup Tureen with Lid combines functional performance with refined aesthetics that coordinate seamlessly across the collection. Covered service ensures dishes arrive at the table at optimal serving temperature, while lid removal introduces an element of anticipation and drama. The 7 oz size is ideal for appetizer portions, tasting menus, and refined first courses, while the 12 oz size supports generous servings for main course soups, substantial noodle dishes, and entrée-sized presentations. This flexibility makes the tureen an essential component of comprehensive covered service programs across fine dining, contemporary cuisine, comfort food concepts, and classic European service.
Traditional Applications
The Imperial White Soup Tureen with Lid excels in classic soup service, presenting French onion soup with melted cheese, consommé, bisque, and cream soups in elegant covered format that honors traditional European dining standards. The lid retains heat for baked soup applications, allowing dishes to move directly from oven to table while maintaining temperature and presentation quality. Use the 7 oz tureen for controlled appetizer portions and the 12 oz tureen for hearty soups served as entrées, delivering consistent temperature control and refined presentation across multi-course dining.
Creative Applications
Beyond soup service, the Soup Tureen with Lid supports a wide range of creative menu applications. Use it for individual pot pies with pastry crusts, stews and braises, baked pasta dishes such as mac and cheese or gratins, and noodle bowls including ramen, pho, and udon, where trapped steam enhances aroma upon service. The tureen also performs beautifully for rice and grain bowls, individual casseroles, warm salads, desserts such as bread pudding, cobblers, and crumbles, fondue service, warm dips, and gently steamed dishes. Whether supporting traditional European service, contemporary comfort food, or innovative covered presentations, the Soup Tureen with Lid transforms hot dishes into memorable dining moments through thoughtful design, temperature retention, and visual elegance.
