The fecula is the substance of bread, pastry and purees of all kinds.
"The Physiology of Taste"
Brillat Savarin
I prohibit soup au pain, pates and purees.
"The Physiology of Taste"
Brillat Savarin
Thus, Cream Soups and purees are simply White Sauces to which vegetable pulp is added.
"School and Home Cooking"
Carlotta C. Greer