ladleful
One deep spoonful
A ladleful is the amount a ladle holds—typically a serving of soup, stew, or sauce: She added another ladleful of gravy to his plate.
The word measures by implement rather than by precise volume.
portion
Single portion given
- servingMeasured food portion
- scoopFirst-reported story
- dollopSmall shapeless portion
- measureUnit of quantity
quantity · amount · ration · share · allocation · dose · cupful · bowlful
helping
Single portion given
measure · quantity · amount · ration · share · allocation · dose · cupful · bowlful · plateful
broth
Clear simmered meat liquid
gumbo · pho · ramen · borscht · miso · consommé · minestrone · gazpacho · bouillon · potage
pouring
Flowing in volume
- scoopingLifting with curved tool
- dishingSpreading talk informally
- dispensingGiving out portions
distributing · doling · spooning · basting · decanting · filling · draining · skimming · stirring · serving
measurement precision
ladlefultablespoon
Culinary volume unit
teaspoon · cup · milliliter · liter · fluid ounce