Greg had intentionally increased the portion size. As an Alpha, Zion was larger than the average wolf, and his body demanded more food to sustain both his size and power. Alphas possessed incredible brute strength, but that strength came with a cost—it consumed an enormous amount of energy. If Zion didn't eat properly, he wouldn't be able to perform at his best on the battlefield.
The meat used in the soup had been either smoked or sun-dried—preservation methods necessary for their current circumstances. To make it more palatable, it had to be either boiled longer or soaked before cooking; otherwise, it would be too dry and tough to eat.
Still, they had little choice. Their meals had to rely on ingredients with long shelf lives likepotatoes, flour, preserved meats, and other hardy supplies that wouldn't spoil easily.
