As is clearly shown by this photo above, the soup consists of two (2) components: the broth and the inner materials.
The broth is a very thick liquid, which holds in suspension a variety of other nourishment known as the inner material; noodles and carrots in this case.

As clearly shown by this photo above, the salad consists of two (2) components; the dressing and the inner materials. The dressing is a very thick liquid, and given enough, could hold in suspension a variety of other nourishment known as the inner material; lettuce and onions in this case.

An interesting coincidence, don't you think?

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