More than 350 recipes for all seasons and reasons: casual or elegant, fast or slow-crafted, as a starter or a hearty meal.The best ragus, stews, chilis, chowders, chilled soups, bisques, and more.Super-fast soups, ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.2 bonus chapters: Simmering Slow Cooker Recipes and Serve-along Breads and Salads.Make-ahead suggestions for soups that freeze and reheat well.More than 50 beautiful full-color photos.Prep and cook times and nutrition information with every recipe. Popular lay-flat binding for easy reference while cooking.