What does the cryptic crossword clue "Servant carrying too much soup (7)" mean?

The definition is "soup". The wordplay uses charade, container. PAGE (synonym of "Servant") + OTT (synonym of "too much") [container: "carrying"]; definition: "soup" The answer is POTTAGE.

Servant carrying too much soup (7)

Times Cryptic #29148 | 20 Across | 2025-02-08 flower

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