Question: what is the difference between a dutch oven and a large pot?
Answer: The critical difference is the material the pot is made of, and especially the base of the pot. (A Dutch oven is heavy and used for long braises in the oven. We'll cover those on another day.) A soup pot must have a heavier base that heats evenly so a thicker soup (think peas or squash) or stews won't burn as easily.