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Highlights some of the most popular international recipes for vegetarian soup . . . makes a convincing argument for soup as the star course of any meal. Publishers WeeklyNo, there is no chicken stock in this soup. What youll find here is page after glorious page of the loveliest, most delicious soups and stewseach and every one entirely vegetarian. Brimming with international flavors, Paulette Mitchells easy-to-follow recipes are paired with unique accompaniments, garnishes, and toppings that add tremendous visual appeal. Witness hearty Pumpkin Stew baked and served in a pumpkin shell; classic onion soup updated with crunchy goat cheese toasts; and Spicy Sweet Potato Ancho Bisque swirled with bright Roasted Red Pepper Cream. From Mediterranean Saffron Stew to Greek Spinach and Orzo Soup, these colorful dishes are simple enough for every day, yet sophisticated enough for elegant dinner parties. Instructions for making tasty vegetable stock from scratch, a selection of delicious vegan soups, and a helpful tips section make this gorgeous cookbook an important addition to any kitchen where good food and good health are on the menu.

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Text copyright 2004 by Paulette Mitchell Photographs copyright 2004 by William - photo 1

Text copyright 2004 by Paulette Mitchell Photographs copyright 2004 by William - photo 2

Text copyright 2004 by Paulette Mitchell.
Photographs copyright 2004 by William Meppem.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in
any form without written permission from the publisher.

ISBN: 978-1-4521-0874-2
The Library of Congress has previously cataloged this title under:
Mitchell, Paulette.
A beautiful bowl of soup : the best vegetarian recipes/
by Paulette Mitchell ; photographs by William Meppem.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8118-3528-6 (Paperback)
1. Soups. 2. Vegetarian cookery. I. Title.
TX757.M59 2004
641.813dc21
2003008519

Design by Azi Rad
Food and prop styling by Andy Harris

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acknowledgments and dedication

This cookbook is a result of the talents and dedicated work of many special people. My most sincere thanks to:

Bill LeBlond, editorial director of cookbooks at Chronicle Books, for valuing my talents; to Amy Treadwell, his assistant, for her attention to detail; and to Holly Barrows for filling in during the final phases.

Jane Dystel, my agent, for her wisdom and sound advice.

Photographer William Meppem, for bringing my recipes to life on these pages, and to Azi Rad for creating a pleasing design, to Steve Kim for coordinating the production tasks, and to Jan Hughes, Doug Ogan, and Carolyn Miller, for skillfully seeing this book through editorial.

Brett Mitchell, my son and skilled taster, who misses home-cooked and artistically presented meals while away at college.

And to many friends who tested, tasted, and shared their thoughts: Darryl Trones, Barb Kennedy, Raghavan Iyer, Nathan Fong, Cynthia Myntti, Fran Lebahn, Marie Wintergerst, Emilie Richardson, Connie Reider, Beth Dooley, Loretta McCarthy, Kris Igo, Marcia Rogers, Linda Platt, Stephanie Grossman, Deb Dresler, Lis Viehweg, Gale and Susie Smieja, John Davidson, Tom Nugent, David Briscoe, Jack Balasa, and Tom McNamee.

Finally, I thank every one of my cooking class students, culinary colleagues, and fans who make it possible for me to do what I love doing most teach, communicate, and share delicious food.

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Beautiful soup, so rich and green
Waiting in a hot tureen!
Who for such dainties would not stoop?
Soup of the evening, beautiful soup!
Beautiful soup! Who cares for fish,
Game, or any other dish?
Who would not give all else for two
Pennyworth only of beautiful soup!
Lewis Carroll

introduction

When I was a girl, my mom made soup every Friday afternoon. Its aroma welcomed me through the back door, ushering in the slower, longed-for weekend, promising a simple, casual family meal. Today, soup transports me to a cozy dinner after a busy workdayand on weekends provides a laid-back meal or elegant do-ahead dinner for friends.

As a chef and mother of a growing teenaged son, Ive found myself adapting traditional recipes to our lives today. We still long for the old-fashioned hearty, soul-soothing soups like the ones my mom made, but were replacing the meat with vegetables, and cutting back on fat while adding the vibrant flavors and aromas of fresh herbs. These are substantial and healthful changes that appeal to everyone, vegetarian or not.

The most indispensable ingredient of all good home cooking: love for those you are cooking for.

Sophia Loren

Soups cross international borders, offering a glimpse into the worlds cuisines. They make use of indigenous ingredients and offer a range of flavors from Mexico to Japan. In my travels through Europe, Mexico, and the South Pacific, Ive found vegetarian soups to be varied and interesting, satisfying and unique. The recipes here are culled from the classics and inspired by recent journeys. Here is minestrone from Siena ().

Soup making is one of the most flexible, personal, and enjoyable of kitchen tasks, relying as much on the cooks style and seasonal ingredients as a particular recipe. The range is endless, the work simple. Many a family meal can be easily cooked up in no time. For both casual and elegant entertaining, soup provides glorious possibilities.

Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.

Harriet Van Horne

The preparation of soup requires no fancy equipment, tricky skills, or time-consuming techniques. Most can be made ahead (in fact, many improve when their seasonings have time to marry). And they require only a few moments to assemble before serving. Soups themselves can be the main event, or the freedom they provide can allow you to prepare other courses and, perhaps more importantly, to mingle with your guests. Most soup recipes multiply nicely for a crowd, and as a bonus, leftovers make great lunches and snacks.

TIP

If you double a recipe, do not double the amount of herbs or spices. Use just a little more than in the original recipe, then add more to taste.

Homey though it may be, no soup should be ordinary. Soup making can bring out the artist in you as you garnish and adorn your soups with artistic flair. Here youll find standout presentations, as well as unique accompaniments, garnishes, and toppings that offer multidimensional flavor in addition to visual appeal. Pumpkin Stew is baked in a pumpkin ().

A soup may be any combination of ingredients cooked in a liquid and can be thick like a gumbo or thin like a consomm, smooth and creamy like a bisque or chunky like a chowder. Soups may begin a meal or become one. Some are hot and some are cold; all require a spoon.

A soup may be stewed, but a stew will never be souped. Stew (both verb and noun) describes not only the dish, but the way it is prepared. Stews are a combination of a cooking liquid and the natural juices of the food being cooked on the stove top or in the oven. Since these vegetarian stews dont contain meat, they require less cooking time than traditional stews. It usually takes less than an hour to bring out the rich flavors of vegetables. Calling for less liquid than soups, stews are thicker and chunkier. You can eat a stew with a fork. Always served hot, a stew is often spooned over a base of noodles, potatoes, rice, or other grains, making the dish a wholesome main course.

Eating stew in a dream portends a reunion with old friends.

Ned Ballantyne and Stella Coeli, from Your Horoscope and Dreams

Ive organized these soups according to texture and appearance, rather than by season or course. Some are as wonderful served chilled as hot, and are so noted. Many double as a first course or an entre; its really up to you.

A Beautiful Bowl of Soup includes the basics: equipment, technique, advance preparation, serving suggestions, accompaniments, and garnishes. The recipes are meatless, but will appeal to everyone looking for flavor, texture, color, and style. Vegan recipes are listed on and noted with the recipes. Youll also find the tips, hints, and kitchen wisdom youll need to make these recipes work at their best.

These recipes have been personally kitchen tested and are sure to work. They are my favorites, and I hope they will comfort and please your family and guestsand make your time in the kitchen easy, creative, and fun.

Soups on!

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