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Article in Times left unfinished without a herb used in soups (3,4)

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bay leaf

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'herb used in soups' is the definition.
(bay leaves are often added to soups)

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(Other definitions for bay leaf that I've seen before include "Flavouring agent in cooking" , "Part of wreath - for flavouring" , "Herb used in stews" , "Product of the Mediterranean laurel used in cooking" , "Laurel used as herb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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