Quote:From America's favorite chicken noodle soup to Spain's cold tomato treats, this book brings you the world's best soups to make at home. Every recipe comes with easy-to-follow steps, tips from home cooks, and the stories behind each dish.

You'll learn to make rich French onion soup topped with melty cheese, filling Indonesian oxtail soup that warms you up, and Greek egg-lemon soup that's perfect when you're feeling under the weather. There are quick soups for busy days and slow-cooked ones that taste like they're from a restaurant.

Each recipe tells you exactly what you need and how long it takes to make, so you can plan your cooking better. The book even shares smart tricks like how to cut vegetables the right way or what to do when your soup gets too thick.

Whether you want light Japanese miso soup for breakfast or hearty Spanish bean soup for dinner, you'll find something that fits. The recipes use ingredients you can find in most grocery stores, and many soups can be made ahead and frozen for later.