Soup’s on

One can stir up memories from childhood of watching Mother or Grandmother preparing kettles of soup. There is nothing like soup to make you feel warm and secure and to recall the love and care that went into those years of nourishing, instinctive cooking.

Soup making has been elevated to the level of haute cuisine, capturing the essences and colors of the freshest vegetables and fruits. All soups can be prepared ahead of time, to be chilled or reheated for serving. Take advantage of a free afternoon or a quiet evening to prepare basic stocks. Freeze them in ice-cube trays or different-size plastic containers for instant use at a later time.