Soup - The Ultimate Comfort Food From the more than 1000 recipes he has developed and perfected over a 27-year career, Brad McCrorie has selected 365 of his favourites for inclusion in this four-seasons' salute to what he calls "the most delicious, nutritious, easy-to-prepare, and economical meal ever invented." Perfect for master chefs or eager-to-learn amateurs, the creations in this book are presented in easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes that are guaranteed to please every appetite. So whether you like your soups hot (Roasted Butternut Squash with Cognac) or chilled (Gazpacho); whether your tastes lean toward clear broths, the thick and chunky "meal-in-a-bowl" variety (Lamb with Root Vegetables and Barley) or more exotic fare (Scallop Bisque with Stilton) there are recipes for every palate. Also included are instructions for preparing your own meat, poultry, seafood or game stocks, as well as valuable tips for storing and freezing soups. Unique to chef McCrorie's approach to the cooking is his unabashed encouragement of experimentation in the kitchen. "No recipe in this (or any other cookbook) is carved in stone," he tells his readers. "Remember, your imagination and your taste buds may be the most important tools or gadgets in your kitchen." Some of the How To's from Soup of the Day: How to make clear soups, cream soups, cold soups, hot soups, chowders, or the hearty meal-in-a-bowl variety like a professional chef How to make and store the vegetable, fish, beef, chicken, seafood and game stocks guaranteed to give your soups true home-made flavor How to take advantage of the seasons when produce is at its best and most economical How to make refreshing cold soups for summertime entertaining or at-home family fun How to turn leftovers into magical treats for you and your family How to create nutritious, delicious and fun meals fun - 365 days of the year