Soup Suppers: More Than 100 Main-Course Soups and 40 Accompaniments (Paperback)

by Arthur Schwartz (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Schwartz, author of What To Cook When You Think There's Nothing in the House To Eat ( LJ 12/91), is a New York City food critic and radio host. Here he offers 100 hearty, satisfying soups and stews, along with 50 or so recipes for accompaniments from breads and appetizers to desserts. James Peterson's impressive Splendid Soups ( LJ 9/15/93) with some 400 recipes is the undisputed first choice, but Schwartz's more homey compendium is recommended for most collections. BOMC selection.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Arthur Schwartz is a man who cooks almost as well as he eats, and in What to Cook he shares both of these do-able pleasures with the home cook" -- Barbara Kafka

"Like Arthur Schwartz, I come 'from a serious soup-making, soup-eating family'. But I must say, the Scotch Broth and Corn Chowder I was weaned on pale beside this colorful collection, which includes some superb-sounding Russian and Middle Eastern soups I've never heard of. Arthur makes them all sound so easy, so delicious, I can't wait to haul out the soup kettle. Soup Suppers is one cookbook that is going to end up with plenty of smudges and spattersthe ultimate compliment!" -- Jean Anderson, coauthor, The New German Cookbook

"Some cookbooks are fun to read, others are useful. What to Cook is both. It manages to transform a bare cupboard into a kitchen adventure. We're going to keep our copy on the emergency shelf, so we can turn to it whenever we find ourselves in need of a quick recipe or some delightful kitchen companionship: Arthur Schwartz has provided plenty of both.' -- Jane and Michael Stern, American Gourmet

"Why do I love Soup Suppers like I do? First and foremost, it is by Arthur Schwartz, whose no-nonsense palate knows what good tastes like. Second ... there is no second!" -- Julie Sahni, Author, Classic Indian Cooking

"Soup Suppers is an enormously enticing book, an inspiration for cooking easy, inexpensive, and nourishing meals with seasonal ingredients. This is the way I want to cook for my family andfriends." -- Alice Waters

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks; 1 edition (January 26, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060969482
• ISBN-13: 978-0060969486
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #525,686 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good recipes for company meals, November 4, 1997

By	[e-mail] (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

Arthur Schwarts makes my moth water each time I read his supper ideas in "Soup Suppers...". However, making his recipes calls for more committment.

This isn't a book of elaborate recipies, just a book thats not for working couples who come home exhausted at the end of the day. That said, each recipe I have made from this book has turned out fantastic, a dish I would be proud to serve for company along with the many accompanyments he suggests.

If you have the time to make a nicer meal and the time to shop for good ingredients, or if you just want a book with fantastic meal ideas for when you are going to have company, this book is for you. If you are looking for a day-to-day cookbook and are too busy to make elaborate meals, then I would recommend Schwartz's earlier book, "What to Cook When You Think There's Nothing in the House to Eat" instead.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have cook book for every house., December 4, 1998

By	[e-mail] (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

Soup is food for the soul, and this book proves it. The recipes are easy to follow, and produce the most wonderful experiences with soup you will ever have. I have had this book for two years, and it is the only cook book that I have used weekly, especially during winter. I highly suggest adding this book to your library, and I promise your family will thank you time and time again.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish this author produced more cookbooks like this!, July 8, 2007

By	A mom (Maple Glen, PA USA) - See all my reviews

I am this author's biggest fan! I have given his "What to Cook When There's Nothing in the House to Eat" book to many people over the years as bridal shower and new home presents. This book is the perfect companion for the soup lover who already owns the other book. I remember when Mr. Schwartz was the food editor at the NY Daily News newspaper (early 1990's I think) and I used to eagerly await his articles on Wednesdays and Sundays. For those who know what I'm talking about, his recipes are a lot like his articles - yummy and informative! This cookbook not only contains soup recipes (his cream of broccoli is a family favorite) but Mr. Schwartz includes recipes for items to serve with it - breads, appetizers and delicious salads, as well as desserts for after!