Not many dishes are as friendly a topic to explore than soups. So, what’s in store for you in this soup cookbook? A lot! From classics like Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle and French Onion, to more complex-tasting recipes like Chicken & Crab Callaloo, to the unique Cheeseburger, these soups are flavor-packed and fun to make. Each “splendid soup” includes an appropriate side dish, transforming an ordinary dinner to extraordinary. Most recipes were created with three things in mind: your schedule, your health, and easy-to-find ingredients. There are a few indulgent soups, but in general, cream is added sparingly, pureeing is used to thicken, and fats are minimal. Enjoy Splendid Soups . You’ll find recipes are as unique as they are delicious.