noun
soup; broth-based dish
Refers to any dish with a significant amount of broth or soup, such as miso soup, clear soups, or stew-like dishes. Often contrasted with ご飯物 (rice dishes) or 麺類 (noodles).
夕食には必ず汁物を一品つける。
I always include one soup dish with dinner.
和食では、汁物とご飯が基本だ。
In Japanese cuisine, soup and rice are the basics.