Feast of Soups (Paperback)

by Jacqueline Heriteau (Author)

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Product Description
A comprehensive smorgasboard of over 500 international soup recipes for any and all occasions--from first course to main course and even dessert. Jacqueline Heriteau, renowned author of thirty cookbooks brings together her rich heritage of favorite family recipes and her own inventiveness, to create a feast of mouth-watering recipes, satisfying menu ideas, and delicious, delightful soups.


From the Publisher
I am a single 29 year old woman living in NY whose meals are always eaten out of a bowl: ice cream, frozen yougurt, cereal, pasta and soup. I do not cook at all (except maybe to hard boil an egg). At least not until Feast of Soups. It is really easy to make the recipes, they are healthy, and impress all my dinner guests who are expecting take out chinese.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (September 12, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345348486
• ISBN-13: 978-0345348487
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #593,548 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best soup books I've seen, February 9, 2000

By	Nicolas Pottier (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

I have quite a few soup books, but this is the only one that receives regular use, and which I know I can count on for a delicious recipe each and every time. The book is simple, not containing many pictures or illustrations, but has hundreds of recipes in it from around the world. This is one of the only soup books I've seen which had multiple (no less than 5) different recipes and styles for tomato soup, it's selection is huge. It is obvious from the dialogue that the author is a soup lover and uses these recipes daily in her home, just like it should be. She details what makes soups not just good, but fantastic, like how to pick your ingredients for maximum flavor. There is a short section before each category of soups where she gives an overview of that soup, some insider tips on preparation, as well as suggestions on building a meal around them. Truly a great cook book, and a must for any soup lover.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank Goodness I Found It! - Thanks Amazon!, November 20, 1999

By	Nicholas Mattera ([e-mail]) "nmatter" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

I have her original (hardback) book under the same title which I have used for 15 years. I even managed to track down the author and spoke with her a few years ago telling her how my "Soup" book was one of my most valued and used cookbooks. A friend wanted a soup book for Christmas, and I was panic stricken to find that this book was no longer in print. I was so relieved when I found this reissue. Soups from all over the world, broken down in clever groups, all warm the heart and tummy! I've never, never been disappointed in any recipe from my original book.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source of delicious soups for any soup lover, November 2, 1998

By A Customer

As a avid soup lover, I found this book a excellent source for a variety of soups to fit any occasion. Every recipe I have tried has been absolutely delicious and easy to make. It would be a wonderful addition to anyones library of cookery.