Soup for Every Body: Low Carb, High Protein, Vegetarian, And More

Delicious soup is satisfying, simple to make, and as versatile as can be. With a couple chops of a knife or pulses in a food processor, a little of this and of that-vegetables, herbs, chicken or leftovers, along with some liquid- becomes a whole meal, an appetizer, or even a dessert. Add or subtract some key ingredients and you can create a soup that fits everyone's tastes and diets-often from the same pot!

To make good soups, says Joanna Pruess, you simply need to love them. This unique collection of recipes includes her favorites, from Mighty Minestrone to Curried Mango Soup with Lobster. Readers will adore her Hearty Roasted Onion Soup with Parmesan Crostini, Thai Curried Chicken Soup, Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, and Broccoli Almond Soup. She includes tempting garnishes to serve with these delicious creations, such as Parmesan-Black Pepper Wafers and Chili-Crusted Pumpkin Seeds, as well as a chapter of basic stock recipes, including suggestions on how to improve store-bought products.

The recipes come with variations to make them appropriate for the Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets, high-protein or low-fat diets, and for vegans and vegetarians. Gorgeous photographs, easy-to-follow techniques, and a unique, flexible approach to cooking for special diets make this a must-have cookbook.

JOANNA PRUESS, author of the award-winning Eat Tea, has written for the food column of The New York Times Magazine, Food & Wine, Food Arts, Saveur, The Washington Post, and is a regular contributor to the AP syndicate. She writes a column for Specialty Food magazine and develops recipes for specialty food manufacturers in the U.S. and France. She lives in Bedford Hills, New York.

LAUREN BRAUN, a registered dietitian, began Nutritional Lifestyle Designs in the Miami, Florida, area more than a decade ago. She works with physician-referred clients worldwide, and provides nutritional analysis for magazines and cookbooks.