**Serve comfort by the bowlful with these timeless soup recipes** Award-winning food writer and cookbook author Janet Zimmerman loves soup. Her passion is contagious as she teaches you to master the versatile dish in this must-have soup cookbook. Janet will also help you make the most of your time in the kitchen as you learn to sauté, simmer, and season the perfect bowl. From hearty Classic Beef Stew to delicate Miso Soup to fall favorite Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, most recipes can be made using standard ingredients already stocked in your pantry or refrigerator. With more than half the recipes featuring rich, detailed photography, you can practically smell the seasonings coming off the page. * **Curated recipes** —Discover 50 versatile and essential soups, from American classics to regional favorites to traditional recipes from around the globe. * **Smart labels** —Each recipe includes cooking times, serving sizes, and dietary considerations, along with easy-to-follow instructions. * **Souper secrets** —Uncover tips and tricks for making bisques, stews, chowders, and more—including stocking your pantry, ingredient variations, even troubleshooting for those cooks who like to experiment. Find everything you need to become a master of soup with *The Essential Soup Cookbook*.