Souper Soups!

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It is cold out, and it is the perfect time to sit by the fire, read, relax, and oh, of course, eat soup! Check out a few of the cookbooks in our collection that have some great soup recipes.

Every Season is Soup Season by Shelly Westerhausen

“85+ recipes for soups, soup fixings, and more”– Provided by publisher.

From broths and gazpachos to chowders and chilis, soups are easy to prepare and satisfying to eat. Westerhausen Worcel shares veggie-forward recipes that can be prepared with ease and reinvented throughout the week. She includes tips for batching and freezing soups, and instructions for using an Instant Pot or a slow cooker ensure stress-free meals, less time in the kitchen, and more time at the table. — adapted from back cover

Soup! by Vava Berry

“Comforting, inspiring, fun, nutritious, easy”–Cover.

Soup Nights by Betty Rosbottom

Soup & Comfort by Pamela Ellgen

“The answer to your dinnertime dilemma. Family-friendly soups to satisfy your soul―and stomach. To close the coldest, bone-chilling day or soothe the roughest afternoon, turn to Soup & Comfort for hearty classics, international favorites, and inventive updates. Packed with pages of nourishing, emotionally satisfying soups and stews using affordable, fresh, easy-to-find ingredients (No bouillon cubes here!), every recipe in this soup cookbook caters to a wide variety of dietary preferences and tastes, from tantalizing vegetarian versions to gluten-free options. Featuring full-color photos, Soup & Comfort explores the many ways that homemade soup can nourish body and soul, with: 135 mouthwatering recipes, from comfort classics like Grandma’s Chicken Noodle to international flavors like Chicken Faux Pho, time-saving tips for making great stocks and preparing perfect garnishes, convenient “fix-and-forget” slow cooker recipes plus handy soup tips to liven leftovers. From chilled soups to chowders, Soup & Comfort offers something for everyone to enjoy―one spoonful at a time.” – Amazon.

Soup’s On! by Leslie Jonath

365 Easy Soup Recipes

It’s Soup Season

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It’s soup making season!! The fall months give us plenty of opportunities and reasons to make soup. It’s a good time to hunker down and keep warm and cozy. Also the holiday dinners give us plenty of leftovers to make soup from. Imagine a big bowl of turkey soup or ham and potato soup with crusty bread. With the bounty of vegetables available to us we can also make plenty of vegetarian and vegan soups. Whether it is soup to make and freeze for later or to have a get together for a soup night party it’s always a good time to make soup.

Let’s get started with some common recipes! You don’t have to look hard for good recipes. The Pioneer Woman website offers 25 best winter Soups for cold winter nights. Creamy chicken with wild rice, Instant pot Butternut Squash soup and Leftover turkey soup are just a few of the choices.

Good Housekeeping has a list of 65 great Autumn soups for cold weather. The website gives you pictures with the link to get the recipe. Here are some of the soups (on the vegetarian side) on the website: French Onion soup, Creamy Corn Chowder, Pumpkin & Sage Soup and Super Green Mushroom and Orzo soup.

What are some of the benefits of eating soups? Sepalika details some of the benefits of making and consuming soup. Here are some of the health benefits of soup listed in the article from Sepalika:

It Helps Keep You Warm
It Can Help You Lose Weight
It Keeps You Satiated
It’s Good For Digestion
It’s Power Packed With Nutrients
The Vitamins and Minerals Stay Intact
It Can Keep Aches and Pains At Bay

For more recipes check out the books listed in the Charles County Public Library catalog for making healthy and hearty soups:

soup – Charles County Public Library