In this sentence, "halogen" and "soup" both refer to spices necessary for making delicious food. Halogen takes a long time to cook, and soup takes a long time to cook, so this sentence shows that both halogen and soup have been cooked for a long time, and also expresses the treasure and respect for food.
In addition, the words "a spoonful" and "a bite" in this sentence also express the value and respect for food. At the same time, "Wanguan" and "Qianjin" expressed their high evaluation of the value and status of food.
Generally speaking, the phrase "a spoonful of brine is worth a thousand dollars, and a mouthful of soup is worth a thousand dollars" is used to describe the preciousness and value of food, and also to express respect and praise for the food production process.