The Big Book of Soups and Stews contains 250 recipes for soup, stews, bisques, and chowders. There is something for everyone with chapters on beef soups, chicken, fish and shellfish, vegetarian, and cream soups. From classic to contemporary, these soups and stews reach around the globe with influences from Latin America, Asia, Europe, North Africa, and North America. After the success of the Big Book of Casseroles, it's pretty obvious that young and old alike love comfort food and what could be more nostalgic and heartwarming than Chicken Noodle Soup or a hearty beef stew? And with a chapter of tips and a glossary of unusual terms, the perfect soup or stew is right around the corner.