Soup Bible

At last, a full-color, easy-to-follow cookbook devoted to soups! No more searching through cookbooks to find a certain soup-all the soups you will ever want to make or eat are featured here in this stunning collection. This comprehensive cookbook contains over 200 recipes from all around the world: from the classic Cream of Tomato to a spicy Louisiana Gumbo; a rich Italian Wild Mushroom Soup to a hot Jalapeo-style soup from Mexico. Also featured are a Caribbean Vegetable Soup with green bananas, yam and chayote squash and Moroccan Harira with lamb chickpeas and traditional spices. Divided into six chapters, The Soup Bible includes inspiring soups for every occasion. Choose from refreshing summer soups and hearty winter warmers. Select an intensely flavored soup for a delicious appetizer or a nutritious broth for a healthy lunch or snack. Make a smooth bisque to impress your guests or cook up a chunky soup-big enough to be a meal in itself. The introduction highlights step-by-step recipes for a range of stocks, from vegetarian to beef and Japanese to seafood, to make nutritious and delicious bases for your soups. Garnishes are suggested for the perfect finishing touches. Each recipe in this highly illustrated book contains clearly photographed step-by-step instructions and an enticing photograph of the finished dish-which means that even the most intricate soup is within your grasp. Vegetarian soups are highlighted, so you won't have to scrutinize ingredients lists just to find a suitable recipe. With nearly 800 color photographs, informative text, easy-to-follow steps and a superb collection of recipes, The Soup Bible is essential guide to the art of soup-making and a necessary addition to any kitchen.