Soups brings you the benefits of Elsa Petersen-Schepelern"s exceptional creativity-along with the fruits of her travels through Europe and Asia, and her experience in front of the stove. The variety of flavors, colors and textures of these 30 easy soups, made using a blender or food processor, will please and astound. Recipes include quick and easy modern versions of traditional soups including wonderful Mediterranean classics, spicy and exotic creations from South-east Asia, China, the Caribbean and India. Whether you crave soothing vegetable soup like Coconut Vichyssoise, chunky stews like Jamaican Bean Soup with Chiles, or full-bodied meals like Provençal Fish Soup with a Blended Rouille, you"ll find a recipe to suit your every mood. Photographs by Jeremy Hopley off all the recipes will help you decide. Quick and easy, with maximum impact in taste and appearance, the recipes are creative, delicious and nourishing. Blending the classic with the unusual in a collection from around the world, reflecting an interest in fresh ingredients, simply prepared. Perfect for dinner parties, easy meals for one, informal lunches or dinner with friends.