Recognizable by its curved handle and deep bowl, a ladle is the best serving spoon for soups, sauces, and other liquid-heavy dishes. Ladles often have pouring lips on one side of the bowl, allowing cooks to scoop, pour, and strain liquid ingredients. Large ladles can also fish big food pieces out of a wide pot, making them excellent for draining vegetables or stew meat.

Source: Webstaurant Store