As soon as soup was eaten/As soon as the soup was eaten

[englishhobby]

Which sentence sounds more natural?
1) As soon as soup was eaten, fish was brought.
2) As soon as the soup was eaten, the fish was brought.

 

[Tarheel]

It's hard to say, but I think with the second one you are more likely to be talking about a specific occasion.

 

[Tdol]

And with the first, you're talking about courses.

 

[teechar]

the fish was brought.

Consider saying "brought out" or "served".

 

[probus]

"The fish was brought" is unnatural.

 

[jutfrank]

I'm not sure why you're asking which form is more natural. The difference between the two is in meaning, not naturalness.