399 pages indexed and illustrated. Apart from a disfiguration on the half title page caused by remnant marks from a pricesticker, the bookis as new. 'A title in the "Step-by-Step Triple-Tested Recipes' "The Soup Bible" brings together more than 300 recipes, from classic to contemporary. With step-by-step instructions and detailed images, it contains everything from healing chicken soup, heartening minestrone and delicate consommes, to fresh, vitamin-rich gazpacho. Also included is a wide selection of delicious bread accompaniments such as classic loaves, tasty rolls and savoury scones and muffins. "The Soup Bible" is the definitive soup recipe collection, and the perfect tool to soothe the soul. This title features more than 300 classic and contemporary soup and bread recipes, many with step-by-step images; includes a broad selection of soup recipes, including light, poultry, and meat, hearty and vegetarian soups; also includes a wide selection of bread recipes, including classic loaves, tasty rolls and savoury scones and muffins." (Publisher)