Philadelphia pepper pot
- noun
- /ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə ˈpɛpər pɑt/
- US
:
sopa de pimientos de Filadelfia
- During the cold winter months, many families enjoy a warm bowl of Philadelphia pepper pot with dumplings added for extra heartiness.
Examples
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The recipe for Philadelphia pepper pot has been passed down in her family for generations.
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The chef prepared a hearty Philadelphia pepper pot for the winter festival.
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I had never tasted Philadelphia pepper pot until I visited Pennsylvania.
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The Philadelphia pepper pot is a local favorite.
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Have you ever tried Philadelphia pepper pots?
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At the annual food festival, I discovered the rich flavors of Philadelphia pepper pot, a comforting and spicy soup.
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Growing up in Philadelphia, I often had Philadelphia pepper pot on chilly evenings as a family tradition.
Synonyms
A thick spicy soup with vegetables and cow stomach often served with dumplings
How Spicy
2
4.8
- US
84
1.5
- US
4
4.9
5
1.0
76
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Philadelphia + pepper + pot
The noun phrase combines a place name with food-related words, so a B1 learner who knows 'Philadelphia', 'pepper', and 'pot' will plausibly infer it refers to a regional, peppery dish or stew (a pot containing peppery ingredients). However, the precise recipe, specific ingredients (e.g. tripe, dumplings) and cultural significance are unpredictable without exposure, making the expression only partially transparent.
Etymology
Philadelphia pepper pot comes from a simple picture: market cooks in old Philadelphia stirred a big pot full of a hot, peppery stew, often made with tripe (cow stomach). So the name literally described that 'spicy soup' from Philadelphia and today means that same hearty local dish.