8-3/4 x 8 in; 168 pp ; 28 color photographs
Paperback
Published in December, 2003
ISBN 0811835286
ISBN13 9780811835282

$19.95  

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A Beautiful Bowl of Soup -- No, there is no chicken stock in this soup. What you'll find here is page after glorious page of the loveliest, most delicious soups and stews - each and every one entirely vegetarian. Brimming with international flavors, Paulette Mitchell's easy-to-follow recipes are paired with unique accompaniments, garnishes, and toppings that add tremendous visual appeal. Witness hearty Pumpkin Stew baked and served in a pumpkin shell; classic onion soup updated with crunchy goat cheese toasts; and Spicy Sweet Potato–Ancho Bisque swirled with bright Roasted Red Pepper Cream. From Mediterranean Saffron Stew to Greek Spinach and Orzo Soup, these colorful dishes are simple enough for every day, yet sophisticated enough for elegant dinner parties. Instructions for making tasty vegetable stock from scratch, a selection of delicious vegan soups, and a helpful "tips" section make this gorgeous cookbook an important addition to any kitchen where good food and good health are on the menu.

Paulette Mitchell is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. She has taught cooking for 27 years and is a lecturer, television personality, and the author of 10 cookbooks. She lives in Minneapolis.

William Meppem is originally from Sydney, Australia and is now a New York–based photographer. His work appears in Food & Wine, Martha Stewart Living, and Vogue Entertaining, and in A Beautiful Bowl of Soup (0-8118-3528-6) and Modern Greek (0-8118-3480-8).

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2008-02-22 | 4:05 PM | Mia Blankensop

My roommate reminded me that I need to write a review of one of our favorite Chronicle cookbooks. Like, now. Well, let me just say that every soup recipe within is pure gold! She’s vegan and I’m a sometimes meat eater, but it doesn’t really matter where you fall on the veggie spectrum – all of these dishes are tasty and beautiful. Speaking of beautiful, an additional perk of buying this book (besides the delicious recipes for “Spicy Green Bean and Potato Stew” or “Fresh Pea Soup”) are the stunning photos of the foodstuff. I have trouble trusting cookbooks without photos since it makes me wonder, what are the chefs trying to hide? No need to worry with this one. Chronicle is known for their remarkable food photography and they truly outdid themselves for this collection.