The recipes are great, the text is very honest, clear and earthy. This whole book just exudes "this is what works, it's not that complicated, and this is how to do it." If you like soups, you need this book. If you don't yet, you are missing out. Soups are a great way to cook and the result is simply beautiful. If you love soups then this recipe book is a must have. Do you really want to know how to cook soups? This Book pays off with years of great eating. Most of the recipes are very simple. For example, there is a Hot Chili Beef And Onion Soup that you'll frequently make, and most of the time, you'll only need to buy one or two ingredients to have everything you need to prepare it. If you follow the instructions, you really do not need to be a great cook to prepare great soup food. If you like to eat great food, you will be forever grateful that you purchased this book. You'll love this book, the recipes are easy, the ingredients are easy to get and they don't take long to make. There is an excellent recipe for Rapini And Pasta Soup - (Minestra 'L Qualazzi) and a wonderful Zuppa Di Asparagi (Calabrian Asparagus Soup). There is also a fabulous Zucchini-Noodle Soup With Turkey Meatballs and a Winter Squash And Green Tea Soba Soup with Shrimp & Shiitakes which are very easy to make yourself.