- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Kyle Cathie (Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1856263401
- ISBN-13: 978-1856263405
- Product Dimensions: 25.9 x 23.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #89 in Books > Food & Drink > Entertaining & Special Occasions > Appetisers
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Soup is the this-is-what-we-do book from SOUP Works (sic), a bouncy young gastro-boutique started in Soho by authors Johnny Acton and Nick Sandler in 1998. Their philosophy: "to produce delicious fresh soups and stews from the finest ingredients to meet what we wagered was a vast, dormant demand for this most universal, versatile and inexplicably overlooked of foods". Something of an emergent niche market, then. Certainly, soup is hot right now.
Sandler and Acton claim a venerable pedigree for soup--the oldest imaginable, in fact, as in a historical introductory note they trace its lineage back to the "primordial soup" from which life emerged billions of years ago. They offer no recipe for this DNA broth, so our attention tends to turn to the recipes which they do give. The soup-producing regions of the world have been plundered for these, to exhilarating and often eye-opening effect. Stews have, for the purposes of this book, been reclassified as soups, with which of course they share a sloppy, uncertain boundary. Many recipes are vegetable-based, with a garnish of grilled or otherwise cooked meat. The principles of fusion cooking float lightly over the whole project. A few samples from a really delectable collection to get the juices running: "Chicken, Asparagus and Tarragon", "Mussel and Saffron", "Islamic Fish and Chickpea Stew", "Dhal with Roasted Tomatoes", "Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup", "Michigan Morel Soup", "Zimbabwean Peanut and Pepper Stew", "Tortilla Soup with Wontons". --Robin Davidson
The Observer
Soup is the new sandwich
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Trying to lose weight, I bought this book as an introduction to soups and soup making. I never realised how diverse soups can be. From hearty vegetable, meat and cream European numbers to delicate, clear Japanese items, this book offers an amazing variety in styles, ingredients and flavours. Personal favourites are the chicken tikka, the mussel and saffron, the chinese broth, and the noodle soup with chinese greens.
All absolutely stunning recipes, the book is also excellently written and includes a history of soup, an extra section devoted to the various stocks, along with some easy bread recipes. The photography is exemplary and I defy anyone to not want to make the chicken tikka after looking at the accompanying photo. 5 stars plus and no, I never lost the weight.
All absolutely stunning recipes, the book is also excellently written and includes a history of soup, an extra section devoted to the various stocks, along with some easy bread recipes. The photography is exemplary and I defy anyone to not want to make the chicken tikka after looking at the accompanying photo. 5 stars plus and no, I never lost the weight.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book provides an interesting and eclectic range of recipes for those (like myself!)already hooked on the home made soup habit. The instructions are clear and straightforward and I particularly liked the way chapters were divided according to region of the world. It also has a nice secion about breads and accompaniments which was very useful. Get your giant saucepans out now!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I never knew soup could be so fascinating. This book is a joy from cover to cover. It is filled with sumptuous photos, delicious-sounding recipes and thoroughly delightful text. It seems the story of soup is the story of mankind.
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Delicious!
I have had this book for a while now and it has been at complete success! Fantastic pictures to get you excited about the recipes and an interesting lay out, the recipes are split... Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by Ms. Fiona Alexander
Life's too short!
Disappointing!
This isn't what I was hoping for at all. The soups are all very fussy and the preparations are far from simple. Read more
This isn't what I was hoping for at all. The soups are all very fussy and the preparations are far from simple. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2008 by Mr. Ian Davies
The best book on soup around
Soup features really modern soups from all over the world from Japan and SE Asia to Europe and Indian. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 1999
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