The Soup Book: Over 700 Recipes

Discover a mouthwatering array of soups from classic consomms to rich chowders to creamy bisques. Packed with inspiring ideas from all cultures and featuring ingredients from all corners of the world, there's something to suit every palate! Master Chef Louis P. De Gouy presents outstanding recipes for almost every soup you could want more than seven hundred in all. Many are thick or thin, others hot or cold, taking hours to prepare or just minutes. They include soups that are perfect preludes for a feast, and inexpensive yet rich and hearty options that are meals in themselves. At the same time, the author teaches basic principles of successful preparation and offers many alternate recipes, giving cooks a wide range of flexibility. After an opening chapter explaining basic stocks and other fundamentals, Chef De Gouy introduces 61 different hot consomms; 65 chilled and jellied consomms and soups; 76 flavored by beer, fruit, nuts, or wine; 106 cream soups; thirty-three bisques; 100 chowders; and many others, including a special section of 117 easy-to-make recipes from combinations of various canned soups. Soups from many cultures and using almost every ingredient include chilled borscht and vichyssoise, dark beer and bread soup, clam bisque, codfish chowder, Philadelphia pepper pot, and hundreds of others. At the same time, the author teaches basic principles of successful preparation and offers many alternate recipes, giving cooks a wide range of flexibility. Thick and thin, hot and cold, complex and simple here are soups for every appetite and occasion. Louis P. De Gouy, a master chef and co-founder of Gourmet magazine, presents more than 700 outstanding recipes for bisques, chowders, consomms, and other soups. Teach yourself basic principles of soup preparation: From basic stocks to jellied consomms and bisques, this book will have you creating tasty soups in no time! Learn how to make different thicknesses of soups, including chowders and cream soups. An extensive range of recipes: From chilled borscht and vichyssoise, to dark beer and bread soup, clam bisque, codfish chowder, Philadelphia pepper pot, and many more. Learn the basics of making stock, as well as easy-to-follow steps for creating your favorite soups. Enjoy easy-to-make canned soup combinations: Have fun experimenting with pre-made cans as bases for some of your favorite dishes. Over 117 quick recipes let you enjoy hearty soups without all the fuss. Customize recipes to suit your taste: Make your family's favorites or experiment with different flavors and ingredients. With flexible instructions on how to adjust each recipe for optimal flavor and presentation, you'll always have the perfect soup ready for any occasion!