A delight for the palate as well as the soul, this delectable collection of soups and stews ranges from delicate bisques to rib-sticking chilis and everything in between, including stocks; light supper soups; fruit soups; chowders; vegetable soups and stews; beef, poultry, and fish stews; as well as many meatless options. A sample of the recipes included here are Lobster and Shrimp Chowder, Mesquite Chicken Chili, and Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo. A new chapter, “Menu Magic,” contains ten complete menus, each based on a hearty main-course soup.
