What does the cryptic crossword clue "Absorbent soup or stew (6)" mean?

The definition is "Absorbent". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SOUPOR ("soup or") [anagram: "stew"] = POROUS; definition: "Absorbent" The answer is POROUS.

Absorbent soup or stew (6)

Guardian Cryptic #23024 | 21 Down | 2003-12-29 flower

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