Mr. Sunday's Soups [Paperback]

Lorraine Wallace (Author)

Book Description

Release date: December 21, 2010

Known to millions as the anchor of Fox News Sunday, Chris Wallace-"Mr. Sunday"-is one of the most popular news show hosts in the country. After a long day on air, Chris would often arrive home hungry and delight at the sight of a big pot of his wife Lorraine's soup on the burner. Lorraine may not be a professional cook, but you wouldn't know it from her soups!

In fact, her soups were so good that Chris couldn't help but rave about them on-air. Before long, the show's fans were begging him to share his wife's wonderful recipes. Now, in Mr. Sunday's Soups, Lorraine Wallace shares a wide variety of soups that are sure to please the whole family.

• Includes 78 recipes and 40 beautiful full-color photographs
• With recipes such as Tortellini Meatball, Cuban Black Bean, Chicken Garlic Straciatella, and many more
• The perfect cookbook for fans of Fox News Sunday and great soups in general
• Features a Foreword by Chris Wallace

Perfect as comfort food at the end of a long day at the office or the studio, these satisfying soups offer simple, wholesome solutions to the dinner doldrums.

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Sample Recipes

Ancho Pork and Hominy Soup

Easter Zucchini-Mint Soup

French Onion Soup

From the Back Cover

Advance Praise for Mr. Sunday's Soups

"Lorraine has brought our family together for so many wonderful meals. There have been countless times the Wallaces have sat around the table enjoying one of her warm homemade soups, laughing, and arguing, and creating new memories. But one thing we all agree on is—we love her soup."
—Mike Wallace

"In this fast-paced world, there is one food that slows us down and is a nourishing, complete meal. Soup is a meal, and Mr. Sunday's Soups by Lorraine Wallace is the ultimate guide to make us stop and smell the soup simmering on the stove."
—Chef Art Smith, bestselling author

"As the fortunate beneficiary of Lorraine's splendid skill with soups, I can attest her concoctions are smashing. Read, emulate, and enjoy them!"
—Karl Rove, former deputy chief of staff and senior advisor to President George W. Bush

"My mother made soup of one kind or another every Monday night, as did most of the families in my old Italian neighborhood in East Harlem, New York City. I can't imagine my life without soup, nor would I want to. What a wonderful way to grow up! Thank you, Lorraine, for creating a book people will treasure."
—Frank Pelligrino, owner of New York City's Rao's and author of Rao's Cookbook

Satisfying, soulful soups your whole family will love

When Chris Wallace speaks, people listen. So it's no wonder fans of Fox News Sunday know all about his wife Lorraine's rave-worthy soups. Now, you can try them yourself with Mr. Sunday's Soups. This beautifully illustrated collection of 78 recipes features classics from Beef Barley to Split Pea, international flavors from Tortilla Soup to Thai Shrimp and Chicken, and all-American game-day fare like Touchdown Chili and Baked Potato Soup. Whether you're looking for a cool summer gazpacho, a hearty winter stew, or anything in between, you'll find delicious recipes for all seasons here.

More than 75 Delicious, Homemade Recipes to Bring Your Family Together

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1 edition (December 21, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470640227
• ISBN-13: 978-0470640227
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #43 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Meals > Soups & Stews

More About the Author

Lorraine Wallace has turned a passion to feed her family with healthy, delicious meals into a new career as a best-selling author of cookbooks. She took her tradition of giving her husband Chris homemade soups after he anchors "Fox News Sunday" and wrote "Mr. Sunday's Soups." Now, she shares another tradition in the Wallace home--"Mr. Sunday's Saturday Chicken."

In 1997, she married Chris and moved from Virginia horse country to Washington, D.C. With Chris' four children from a previous marriage and two of her own, Lorraine had her hands full bringing the two families together. Many of the key moments that helped the family bond were around the kitchen table, where Lorraine fed her extended family.

In "Saturday Chicken," she tells more stories and offers dozens of recipes that worked for her family, and she hopes, will work for yours.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

119 of 125 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Comfort Food Recipes January 6, 2011

By Books and Chocolate TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

Lorraine Wallace is the wife of Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace, known by his fans as "Mr. Sunday". Lorraine's delicious soups became the meal of choice every Sunday when he returned home from a long morning at his anchor job. As he raved about them on-air, everyone wanted the recipes. This cookbook is the Wallace's response to the requests.

The book includes soup recipes by season with lots of colorful photos. All the recipes look delicious and nourishing. The only one I've tried so far is the hearty lentil soup which was great and I look forward to trying many more. Other offerings include Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup, Senate Bean Soup, Hot and Sour Soup, Mexican Albondigas, Tortellini Meatball Soup, Greek Lemon Soup, Frogmore Stew and several kinds of chili, to name just a few. Lorraine also includes her recipes for basic stocks. Most of the recipes seem easy to make and include commonly found ingredients or those that could be substituted (canned or frozen clams instead of fresh, for example, for the clam chowder recipe).

I did enjoy this cookbook and also liked that the author included some family photos and lets the reader catch a glimpse of the Wallace's family life.

I was given a copy of this book for review by the publisher but the opinion is mine alone and wasn't solicited. If I didn't like the book I would say so.

56 of 58 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone Should Own this Book January 18, 2011

By Chevy Chase Mom

Format:Paperback

I love this book! Lorraine's focus on cooking with seasonal organic ingredients is fabulous and the recipes are delightful. My family's favorites so far are the Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Salad Soup. But this is more than just a cookbook. This is a touching reminder of how precious and important it is to spend time with our families. The classic enduring truth is that most of what is really important in life is often shared over a home-cooked meal with your family. After reading Mr. Sunday's Soups, I am resolved to prioritize our family meal times. Thanks Lorraine!

59 of 64 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A new favorite January 16, 2011

By Margaret

Format:Paperback

Great to have so many soup recipes at my fingertips! There's something for everyone in this book.

I like to make big vats and store in freezer bags - great for meals or snacks throughout the winter - handy, delicious and nutritious!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional and I was skeptical April 15, 2011

By K. Hoffman

Format:Paperback

My husband bought this cookbook and I was skeptical to say the least. But I have to say that I have been nothing but overwhelmingly pleased with every recipe I have tried so far. I have made 4 of the recipes so far and every one has been excellent. The hearty lentil, garlic chicken, minestrone and black bean turkey chili. It has been going on about 2 months now and I cook up batches and freeze them in single servings and have one for lunch everyday with a small salad and it is just perfect. Love love love them. Also I am now making my own broth with the recipes and it is much better for you without all the sodium in the canned ones. Thank you for writing a cookbook I actually can use for once. Also, thanks to the hubby for buying it. He did good!!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I Can Hardly Wait to Try Some More January 25, 2011

By BluebirdUSA

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Very useful, fun, cookbook. I enjoyed the family stories. I've tried three recipes so far and all were good, one was exceptional. The Hearty Lentil soup was outstanding. Easy, healthy, and quite delicious. The added curry really provided a nice sweet taste. Chicken Soup and Herb Dumplings was also quite a good recipe. The dill dumplings were the best I've found over the years. Minestrone and Arugula Salad Soup was also good. The arugula on top added a nice touch. I used homemade chicken broth (Ina's recipe). I can't wait to try some more. There's over 70 soups. I love the recipes because most appear to be simple recipes with standard ingredients and don't take hours to cook. Thanks for sharing, Lorraine and for providing the Kindle edition. The i-Pad is great in the kitchen.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Winner for Mrs Sunday February 22, 2011

By M. Duncan

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

O.K. - I have a file folder stuffed w/soup recipes and a few other soup cookbooks, so I didn't NEED another one. But, operating under the principle that one cannot have too many cookbooks, I rounded up to 105.

The book is lovely to look at and written with lots of suggestions for ingredient substitutions and do-aheads that work. The Tortilla Soup broth was unique, delicious and we liked piling on the garnishes. Ditto the Italian Meatball Soup (which until now we'd only had from a can)and Tortellini Meatball.

Mrs. Sunday includes many photos of their blended family with weddings, baptisms, etc. which creates a very personal, warm style and I'm old enough to appreciate the shot of Mr. Sunday's dad.

My only disappointment is that I can't lay it flat for ease of use. Maybe next time?

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Tried it and loved it! January 29, 2011

By BH

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have made Lorraine's tomato soup with the smashing thick, sugared bacon on the side! I could become addicted to both. Arugula in a lemon vinaigrette is great on top of a pizza so I look forward to trying arugula on top of her Minestrone soup!

The book also has charming family photos which I enjoy seeing. I'm a big Chris Wallace fan and it's fun to see his family in the family photos included here.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Easy Soups Ever February 22, 2011

By Pam Hardy

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I began looking for an easy soup cook book for my husband and I for wintry Sunday afternoons. As I enjoy watching Fox News Channel, and especially Chris Wallace, I was intrigued to get Chris's wife's new Soup Book. Ever since I purchased her book, I have tried one soup every week and my husband and I love her soups, especially the French Onion Soup which we tried last week! Delish!! They are so easy to make.
I can't wait to try this week's attempt - Hearty Minestrone Soup!