A soup holder is an item used to store and serve soup. It CAN be a CAN, POT, CUP, TUREEN, or tin CAN. A CAN is a metal container with a lid that is used to store food or other items. A POT is a round container with a handle and a lid that is used for cooking. A CUP is a small container with a handle and a lid that is used for drinking. A TUREEN is a large bowl with a lid that is used to serve soup. A tin CAN is a metal container with a lid that is used to store food or other items.