Soup and Variations. Easy to follow chicken soup recipes, discussions about a variety of ingredients, and how to make a great soup with whatever you've got: herbs, spices, vegetables, leftovers...

by Bernie Sirelson

Overview

A culinary theme and variations, with the theme being a simple and hearty chicken soup.

“Soup and Variations” is many recipes rolled into one, or you could say, one recipe expanded into many. The basic soup is explained with a short ingredient list and simple but explicit instructions. If you’ve never made soup before, this is for you. You will be successful on your first try.

This is followed by a long list of alternative and additional ingredients, some of which are explored in some depth. Different combinations are suggested, as is the “Try it and see what you get” approach. Where helpful, there are cautionary notes: (“Don’t rub your eyes after handling hot chilies.”)

The final section is the variations. While a change in ingredients could be considered a variation, these involve different methods of preparing the soup as well as specific combinations, substitutions and emphasis that yield significantly different results.

All in all, this will be the jumping off point for a wide range of soups, stews, and many other recipes, as your creative juices get inspired. There is enough hand-holding for the new beginner, and more practiced cooks will be reminded of combinations and techniques they may have missed.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013926035
Publisher:	Bernie Sirelson
Publication date:	03/07/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Bernie Sirelson is a professional piano instructor and avid food explorer.

While a student at CSUN in performance piano and composition, as well as being a bachelor during those years, Bernie discovered many quick and healthy recipes. His incorrigible drive to have fun, enjoy life and always explore, has led him on many culinary adventures in his kitchen.

In the years since, to the pleasure of his experimental subjects (friends and dinner guests), he has refined the art of the "make it up as you go along" recipe, and is now sharing that skill with his readers.