spoonful

Example Sentences

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A spoonful should hold together — but only just.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

A spoonful of miso whisked into broth or a can of beans folded in at the right moment can stand in for hours of slow development.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A spoonful of miso melts into the broth, followed by a pour of coconut cream.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

In the kitchen, Mia set a bowl of soup in front of her, and Lexie brought a spoonful to her lips: chicken noodle, salty, searingly hot.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng