Williams-Sonoma Collection: Soup

This is a book for people who love a great bowl of soup and who also love to cook. They are not the quickest or simplest recipes. They are just the BEST ones, for each of the classic soups covered. I have also found that, while there are Williams-Sonoma recipes on the web for most of these soups, the ones in this book are a little different, typically a little more bother, and also--to my taste--noticeably better. A few of my all-time favorites: Split Pea (whith ham added from Thanksgiving leftovers), Beef and Beet Borscht, and the crowning jewel, Chicken Tortilla. (I've made that last one while visiting in Mexico and had locals begging me for the recipe!)

This book has beautiful food photos of what each dish should look like when plated. The recipes are easy to follow and few require ingredients not found in a typical cupboard. I have made most of the recipes, and my family has enjoyed each one. Recipes are organized by seasons which is a great help in selecting which to use. I bought this copy for a friend after she remarked how delicious-looking the soups were that I brought to work for lunch. This is a standout soup book.

Had this book for years and the soup recipes are fantastic. I didn't know if it was still in print so I checked on Amazon and was happy to find it still available. The broccoli leek soup is absolutely delicious and easy to make.Three bean soup, thai style curried chicken, tuscan tomato, split pea to name a few are all very yummy. I bought 2 copies as Christmas gifts because the book is that good.

Marti BowlandAs long as you purchase this for a good price you will have a good value for your investment. This is a well-photographed cook book. It contains several classic soup recipes, several simple soups, dinner party soups, summer and winter soups, Chicken soups, and a nice section about soup basics, garnishes and accompaniments. Sounds divine!

This is a very pretty book. The soup recipes are very good too. We've had two so far and both have been excellant right from the book with no additions. It's a small book with few pages but very well done. I don't have any other books from this series but this would definatly make me want to check them out.

I have several cook books in this series by Williams-Sonoma and I find them to be exceptionally well written and they tend to have very well shot pictures, too. The combination of the right wording together with some key photos make this book on soups a reference to use and follow from time to time without becoming dated. I find this series is not only attractively presented but the what's inside is what makes them a winner. This soup series includes classics such as Chicken Noodle Soup, Shrimp Bisque, and French Onion Soup as well as soups like Three-Mushroom Soup with Sherry, Curried Corn Soup, and Swiss Chard Soup. 120 pages.

As you can see the book was damaged. While there was nothing wrong with the inside of the book, all recipes there. I will keep it but it is not nice. I cannot understand why you send this book out, it was obviously send to another person and send back. I am very, very particular about books! Williams and Sonoma I am sure would not like this.

No kitchen is complete without this wonderfully written recipe book. The photos are beautiful and will have you craving the tasty goodness whether its Winter or Summer. Yes, there are vegetarian soups inside. The detailed instructions given are easy to follow and will have your family praising how much you care for them. (don't forget to splash water in your face to show how hard you worked) LOL Actually, it is very easy once you know all the secrets contained here in this book. Soon, you too will be entertaining like a professional!