A puree is a type of food that is made by blending or mashing cooked ingredients until they are smooth. It can be made from vegetables, fruits, legumes, and even meats. SOUP is a liquid dish made by boiling or simmering ingredients in a broth or stock. Mashing is a cooking technique that involves using a tool such as a potato masher to break down ingredients into a paste-like consistency. PULP is the fibrous material that remains after juice has been extracted from fruits and vegetables. A SIEVE is a kitchen tool used to separate solids from liquids. MUSH is a soft, wet mixture of ingredients that have been boiled or cooked together. Blending is a cooking technique that involves combining ingredients together until they are smooth. All of these techniques can be used to make a puree.