Today is National Homemade Soup Day. And what better way to celebrate than with a cookbook full of soup recipes! The title, Soups: More Than 50 Fresh and Easy Soup Recipes, describes the cookbook quite well as most of the soups are ready in 30 minutes. From hearty soups like Pie-Crust Mushroom Soup and Greek-style Lamb Meatball Soup to lighter delights like Pumpkin Soup with Harissa and Curried Zucchini Soup. The recipes also provide dual measurements and serving suggestions, although I found the servings indicated for each recipe I tried to be a bit skewed, serving more than indicated. I either eat very small portions of soup or the recipes have larger serving sizes. Good thing soup is easy to freeze! There is also a basics section full of accompaniments to dress up basic soups with spice and seed sprinkles and croutons or make meals fun with grilled cheese.
