Soup's on!
"Good soup," wrote the late master chef Louis P. De Gouy, "is one of the prime ingredients of good living. For soup can do more to lift the spirits and stimulate the appetite than any other one dish." We couldn't agree more. Here's a selection of hearty soups with variations and toppings to satisfy the entire family.
Soup toppers
Dress up a bowl of soup with a sprinkling or drizzle of drama. Try:
• diced avocado,tomato, or roasted red pepper
• chopped sweet red or green pepper
• chopped fresh herbs
• sliced green onions or chives
• crushed tortilla or other chips
• popcorn
• croutons
• shredded cheese
• crumbled feta cheese
• yogurt
• sour cream
• pesto
• balsamic vinegar
• salsa
• paprika
• hot pepper flakes
