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The image of
soup has undergone something of a transformation in recent years, becoming a
chic accoutrement of many a dinner party. In "The
Delia Collection: Soup" Delia Smith divides her recipes seasonally
and the variety of soups available here is surprisingly wide. In spring, Delia
presents such basics as Carrot and Coriander Soup, alongside more ambitious
recipes such as Shiitake Broth with Sesame Toast. Summer sports some unusual
and tempting recipes such as Chilled Almond Soup. For Autumn, there's a piquant
Wild Mushroom and Walnut Soup, perfect for the colder weather, while Winter has
such delights as Slow-cooked Root Vegetable Soup and The London Particular
(which is a yellow split pea soup). As with the rest of the "Delia Collection",
not a word is wasted, and adjectives are kept to an absolute minimum, but
seasoned fans of Delia will be delighted with the originality of the recipes
whilst newcomers will appreciate her friendly and approachable style of
writing. |