Cryptic crossword clue
Failing to include endless herb is good for soup 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word VICHYSSOISE

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The straight part
We know that "soup" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case soup = vichyssoise.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VICHYSSOISE mean?

VICHYSSOISE noun
  1. A thick, creamy soup made from potato, leeks, onions, and chicken stock, and normally served cold.

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