The world contains countless cuisines, techniques, and ingredients.  But there is one thing that bonds them all- every single culture has some form of soup.  Long thought to be restorative, soups serve an even more important role in our diets: in times of emotional stress, they can evoke feelings of warmth, happiness, satisfaction and human connection.

The recipes for soups and stews found in The Complete Soup Cookbook demonstrate the universal appeal of these comforting and delicious meals, sampling cuisines from around the world.  There is a soup for everyone and every occasion in this book.  So, get your spoons ready and dig in to this comprehensive collection!

Inside you'll find: 
* 200+ recipes that sample flavors from around the world
* detailed stock recipes that provide the foundation of any good soup
* recipes for classic international preparations, from French Onion soup to Pho
* dozens of vegetarian recipes