Some of the world's greatest dishes are simple soups. Offering comfort and nourishment in equal measure, soups are easy to prepare and eat. This collection includes versions of the world's favourite recipes - minestrone, vichyssoise and tomato soup for example - plus soups that have been popular in Asian kitchens throughout centuries - short soups from China, laksas from Malaysia and miso soup from Japan are examples. Step-by-step pictures ensure that everything is assembled, and presented with expert care.