Seasonal Soup Recipes · Health Rolls

Author: Wang Cuiping
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Many connoisseurs of fine dining and seasoned chefs share the sentiment "I would rather eat without vegetables than without soup." Even us ordinary diners feel a sense of regret if a meal lacks soup. What is it about soup that makes people feel they cannot do without it? Soup plays a very important role in our daily diet. Taking a soup banquet as an example: The soup served at the beginning of the banquet is usually light, thin—it acts as the "prelude" to a "symphony of delicious dishes," moisturizing the mouth and esophagus, stimulating the secretion of gastric juice, enhancing the appetite of the diner, and aiding in digestion. By the halfway point of the banquet, after a few glasses of wine, having a bowl of soup can clear the lingering flavors of previous dishes, making it easier to savor the remaining delicacies. As the banquet nears its end, when one is full and slightly tipsy, a soup with a stronger sour and spicy flavor can help digest, sober up, and settle the stomach. In short, a few delicious soups can greatly enhance a meal. This book, "Seasonal Soup Recipes," collects the recipes for over 300 soups, categorized by season. We hope that with its help, you can make some signature soups to share with your family and friends.