Soup

Soup has always been eaten by everyone, but in the 21st century it no longer only exists simply as an appetizer, it has - for many - become a sophisticated meal in itself. Inspired by ideas from around the world, Matthew Drennan pays homage to this great dish with over 75 recipes, bringing together old and new, east and west and the familiar with the exotic. The recipes feature an array of soups to suit any occasion, weather, and appetite. Whether you want to make a sophisticated starter, rustle up a lunchtime snack, or create a warming one-bowl meal for friends, this book offers a selection of ideas. Try Goan potato and spinach soup with spicy pea samosas, the very stylish Vermouth soup with seared scallops, rocket oil and caviar, light and summery chilled melon soup with mint sorbet, or the saffron-scented mussel soup.