The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 37: Substitute hot spice soup (8)

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A clue to POSTICHE.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I like short clues like this, although the definition "susbstitute" really won't do.
2.'Soup' is a noun so doesn't indicate (qualify) the phrase as an anagram. ('soup of hot spice' would work).