CH Splendid Soups

[VinceF]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the CH Splendid Soups special issue is one of their great works. I use it often and weekly during the winter. All the soups are very good and the sides are matched beautifully. This issue changes soup from a unremarkable forethought to the star of the meal. I also like that CH has the no nonsense approach, no long list of un-needed ingredients.

[HomeCulinarian]

You're right, VinceF! It is a great collection of soups!

[cjs]

I certainly agree - I think I've made more from this publication than any other.

Vince, when you have a minute, I hope you'll tell us a little about yourself - are you still working 'the kitchens'? What type of cooking do you prefer, if there is any?

[Sue_C]

Thanks for the thumbs up, VinceF. I had read a lukewarm review of this one on the Cook's Illustrated boards, so I wasn't too sure. This is the one that also has stews and chilies; right?

[cjs]

"Cook's Illustrated boards," - well, that sucks!! It's a great book!

And no, they are not the same books -

Splendid Soups & Spectacular Sides is one
(well, just counted this one also, and I've done 10 of them! but, most I also did the called for sides, so many more than the 10)
and
Soups, Stews, & Chilies is the other.
(I've done 10 out of this book and nothing below 'good!'

[Mare749]

I also have both and love them! Great books!

Vince, I was wondering the same thing. Would love to hear about your adventures in the culinary world.

[DFen911]

Hi Sue C and welcome to the boards!

Vince does that book have a pumpkin soup recipe?

[cjs]

(not Vince....) no, but does have a wonderful butternut squash soup that I think I gave a 10+

[Old Bay]

Is this series available in book stores?

Wait!! Is this the Cuisine at Home Splendid Soups & Spectacular Sides? If so the CH threw me. I have the CAH one and love it!!

[Gourmet_Mom]

Oh, I agree! This is a great book! I am looking forward to making more from this one AND the Stews and Chili book this winter.

Welcome, Sue! I hope you'll stick around. And whoever said this was a mediocre book is crazy!