Soup, Ros Walford

With straightforward lists of ingredients and instructions and a colour photograph to show whether you got it right, this is a great introduction to the world of soup. The collection of 40 recipes ranges from basic stocks to the exotic-sounding Black Bean and Coconut Soup and the impressive Mussels in Fennel Broth, and includes classics such as Vichyssoise, Scotch Broth and French Onion Soup.