Williams-Sonoma Collection: Soup

by Diane Rossen Worthington

Soup is the original comfort food. After all, what could be more satisfying than a purée of butternut squash topped with a dollop of cream? But soup can be refreshing as well—think of a medley of spring vegetables simmered with fresh herbs.

Williams-Sonoma Collection Soup offers more than 40 easy-to-follow recipes, including both classic favorites and fresh new ideas. In these pages, you'll find inspiring soups designed to fit any occasion at any time of year—from a quick and simple meal to an enjoyable lunch in the garden. This beautifully photographed, full-color recipe collection will become an essential addition to your kitchen bookshelf.

“Just take a look through these pages, and I believe you'll be ready to take out the soup pot!”

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference, Food

120 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2001

Reviews

[Carm · Rating 3 out of 5]

There isn’t many recipes that are tasty to me. I wouldn’t think of soup or serving soup in the summer. It seems like a reminder of cooler weather. There are several summer soups and soups i couldn’t make with seafoods. I also think it inconsiderate to serve soup to guests as it’s such an awkward and messy thing to eat and requires extra dishes for the host.

[Jzinner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read layout, one recipe per page with a lovely photograph of the dish on the opposite page. Helpful advice on appliances and preparation. My go-to chicken tortilla soup recipe

[Mari McR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has at least a handful of recipes that my family and I will continue to go to for warmth and comfort, especially during the long winters near Lake Erie.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had this cookbook for several years and have used many of the recipes. When the days become shorter and cooler, soup is an appealing dinner choice, and there are plenty of options in this cookbook. Today I made roasted vegetable soup, which was incredibly easy and very satisfying. Each recipe occupies a two-page spread with beautiful photographs. The recipes are all well tested, with easy to follow instructions. Ingredients are readily available. There's also a separate section for making home made stocks. I have had great results from this cookbook, as well as my other Williams Sonoma cookbooks.

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The easiest and BEST chicken noodle soup you will ever make!

[Whitney Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made Cream of Asparagus, even subbed Skim milk for whole, still awesome!

[Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup is the recipe in this cookbook. It is very easy and quick to make, and tastes like a dream.

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is very well produced and the recipes do tend to work out--just not especially imainative

[Carly Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

High quality, rich soups! Great photos.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good cookbook for soup basics. Really lovely photos.

[Carol Ballantyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I made just about every soup recipe in the book one winter. I bought it when it first came out.