Launch of The Soup Book with The Soil Association

16 November 2009: 

The Soup Book in collaboration with The Soil Association

With recipes from Raymond Blanc, Monty Don, Skye Gyngell and more…

‘I have no hesitation in insisting that of all types of food, soup is the most universally relevant. It has the potential to make itself at home on any dining table or lap or rug laid out on the grass...there are no eating occasions when a well-judged slurp of soup would not be welcome.’ Sophie Grigson

In the midst of a recession, people are changing their food habits and looking for healthy meals that make the most of their weekly shop. As an increasing number of people are looking to ‘grow their own’ many are finding themselves with a surplus of delicious, seasonal ingredients but lacking in ideas for how to utilise them. With winter just around the corner, soup provides a warming, nourishing meal whilst playing a vital role in helping us avoid waste and make the most of our home-grown produce.

Published in collaboration with the Soil Association, and with keen organic supporter Sophie Grigson as Editor-in-Chief, The Soup Book aims to change the way you think about soup. Organised by key ingredient from spinach to potatoes and chestnuts to clams, you’ll never be stuck for inspiration, whatever you want to cook with. The book opens with an illustrated techniques section giving you a helping hand to master stock, puréeing, thickening and garnishing, and unique recipe chooser spreads also help with a quick decision whether you’re in the mood for vegetarian, chilled, spicy or something speedy.

The Soup Book features over 250 mouth-watering recipes from a host of well-known organic and Soil Association supporters including Raymond Blanc, Sally Clarke and Arthur Potts Dawson. From Allotment Soup to Chilled Melon and Ginger and Mixed Seafood Gumbo, discover a world of exciting possibilities  that all use good, fresh ingredients. Addressing many of our current concerns about food, The Soup Book helps you take positive action that will have nutritious benefits for the whole family. 

The Soup Book is published on 1st November 2009, priced £16.99

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