Sunday Soup: A Year's Worth of Mouth-Watering, Easy-to-Make Recipes

by Betty Rosbottom, Charles Schiller

Sunday is the perfect day to slow down and enjoy a heartwarming meal. From spicy chilies to steaming chowders, Sunday Soup features 60 recipes: one for each Sunday of the year, and then some. Gulf Coast Shrimp Gumbo is best for staving off the winter cold, while Dreamy Creamy Artichoke Soup welcomes the bounty of spring's vegetables. When it's too hot to turn on the stove, chill out with Icy Cucumber Soup with Smoked Salmon and Dill. A great selection of "Soup-er Sides" will turn any bowl of soup into a hearty meal. No matter the season, Sunday Soup offers all the inspiration one needs to pull out a stockpot and start simmering a new family tradition. Soup's on!

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food

176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read most of this book, and have made several of the recipes. By and large, the recipes are above average, with a few standouts (the tortilla soup and Tuscan minestrone are two of my favorites; the French lentil soup is also tasty). Unlike many books, the tips are useful, and the start-to-finish times have been pretty accurate. I like that the book is split into seasons, so it's easy to find the fresh ingredients at the market or farmer's market.

It's worth buying an immersion blender if you plan to make many recipes from this book, as it's very ouchy and a pain to transfer hot soup to a blender or food processor.

[Max · Rating 4 out of 5]

i've been reading this on and off for at least a year and it's become my favorite cookbook. i like the way it's organized, i like that it lets me know if i can make ahead of time and gives me salad pairings, and i generally find myself going back to it often for ideas or inspiration, which is what i want from a cookbook.

even if i never cook every soup in here whenever i go back to it my goblin brain is happy and excited to get creative and share some soup with ppl i love.

i'm only taking a star off because so many of these soups contain things ppl are allergic to and/or intolerant of, and i'm not sure how many of these could be made with substitutions. there are also many recipies where a vegetarian or vegan version wouldn't work. i feel like this book assumes there's an average person with no food limitations or health issues and you're it. so if you're someone who cooks with any dietary restrictions to adhere to, this book might ask more of you than it gives.

[Duri Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as a gift and have loved everything I have made from it. Big fan of the artichoke soup and the carrot sesame. I especially like that it gives recipes to pair with soup as I always want a side!

[anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a big fan of Mark Bittman's Minimalist series, and this might be the perfect next step for someone who want's to make something more than just everyday fare but doesn't want to spend hours in the kitchen. We found these recipes almost foolproof and the results, particularly the Paella Soup, were' stunning, getting complements even from people who seem to never notice food.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

The plot could use some work, but the soups in here are delicious. If you've never been into soup making this book is a great start. Love how the book breaks out when you can stop cooking a soup and then come back to it a day later if you need to.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like how this book is arranged according to season - some interesting takes on some classics - definitely some ideas to up my soup game.

[Kim Berry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the organization of this book. I have not made any of the recipes yet, but several have caught my attention! There is a chapter of cold soup recipe which is not my jam, but if it’s yours, you will be happy with the variety! Plus, most recipes don’t have exotic ingredients, so you can actually use this book without having to make trips to specialty grocery stores to find your ingredients.

[Melissa Halbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a Cookbook that not only has some delicious recipes, AND pairs those soups with bread and salad, then this is the cookbook you are looking for. I have enjoyed many of the recipes, and I found that the pairings were very well matched. As we eat soup at least two to three times a week, this has become one of my favorite cookbooks in my collection.

[Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though a lot of times soup calls to me in the colder months, this book had recipes for all four seasons that sounded delicious and aligned well for that season. There are a variety of soups for all tastes and textures, and I loved the companion element of what sides and breads paired well with each soup. Readers even get a bonus content with recipes for side dishes!

[T · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

Several solid looking recipes. I also appreciate that there were side dish recipes included. Soup is awesome, no doubt, but sometimes you just need something more solid on the side.

As per usual, many stars taken off due to lack of pictures.

[Dave Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soup-er!

[Carol Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Soup Recipes

There are a lot of really good ideas for recipes to serve my family. Soups tend to be really hard to make hearty and filling.

[Katherine A · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was disappointing, only contained a couple of new recipes I want to try.

[Loraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nicely designed cookbook, one that handles well, and has a format for the recipes that's clear and easily followed. And there are a lot of simple but beautiful photographs. It comes with a good index, a "Table of Equivalents," a graceful introduction, and a great first chapter on making soup stocks. The recipes are divided into the four seasons.

Now, this is my jumping off point! If you are a seasonal cook, one who buys locally grown produce, and you live in the northern climes, then this selection of recipes may be to far-ranging for you. And if you are a vegan, there just might be too many meat-based stocks, soups with cheese and other dairy or animal meat to make the book worthwhile. At some point, converting an omnivore's cookbook to one for a vegan can hit a wall. That being said, the recipes are interesting. None are too complicated.

I love soups. As a matter of fact, I have a soup in my refrigerator every day of the week, week after week. Soup and soup-making is just part of my life. My favorite no nonsense soup book is Twelve Months of Monastery Soups by Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette. Rosbotton's collection is a tad more elegant, but not as tailored to my way of life, that of a vegetarian cook who tries to cook seasonally, with locally grown foodstuffs.

[Christi · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love making a big batch of soup. It's a fantastic meal on a cold winter night and freezes well to make easy lunches to just grab and reheat at the office.
I can't wait to try all the recipes in this cookbook.
First up today is Cool Nights Chili.

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I've made several recipes in this book. I wish I had better reviews. But the soups I've tried have been pretty bland and lackluster. Nothing that we raved about or put in the "must make again" pile.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I keep checking this book out from the library over and over. I think the time has come for me to purchase my own copy. What I especially like about this cookbook is the fact that each section is divided up by seasons so the soup in each season not only compliments the weather and time of year; it also features herbs and vegetables that are at their peak of freshness. This cookbook is a must have for soup lovers.

[Linnea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soup is a great meal, especially in the colder weather of fall and winter. Some of these recipes are a little hard to cut in half, especially if you don't have other people to share the soup with, but all in all, a good book of soup recipes.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a terrific soup cookbook with vivid photos for each soup recipe. I liked the addition of foods to serve with the soup to make full meal. I'm looking forward to trying out some of these recipes.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cookbook contains recipes that consistently delicious, with depth of flavor and helpful tips for execution and accompaniments. The Chicken Tortilla soup is divine. The Celery Bisque knocked me off my feet. Just a treasure trove of excellent soup recipes!

[Julie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very few things in here my family (kids) would actually eat. And even if they were more adventurous eaters, a lot of the recipes have pricey ingredients. Fun for a splurge, but not every Sunday!

[Amy Spivey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best soup cookbook ever. I've made most of the recipes (which are conveniently organized by season) and every recipe is great.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great collection of recipes organized by season. I've made three so far and all have been devoured by kids and adults. This is one to keep in your cookbook collection.

[Hanane]

Hoping to find a good recipe! I LOVE SOUP!

[Julie Tong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice variety of soup recipes organized by the seasons.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good recipes I can't wait to try!

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, delicious soups with fairly short lists of ingredients. When soup is not enough, there are some salads and sandwiches in the back.

[Moorhead Public Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're sick of the same old potato soup recipe, check out the Cold Weather Potato Chowder with Caraway Cheese.

[Jesse Henning · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty alright. Set up by season.