Soup is the perfect dish and so simple to make. It can be satisfying, uplifting, refreshing, warming. It's fast food and healthy. Anyone can make soup. The Women's Institute Book of Soups is a natural follow-on from the best-selling Best-kept Secrets of the Women's Institute: Soups. Full of tempting ideas, all the soups are simple to make yet delicious. Here you will find wonderful recipes to use throughout the year, many with a new twist on traditional ingredients. If you need a little extra to go with your soup you will find that here too - an amazing selection of unusual and tasty accompaniments. Choose from traditional gems, like Carrot and Coriander or Chicken Noodle Soup. Or try out more unusal recipes that are sure to become new favourites, like Sweet Pepper and Chorizo Soup, Moroccan Lentil Soup with Coriander Oil, Chilled Watermelon Soup and Celery Soup with White Stilton and Apricots. This is the perfect book for inspirational seasonal cooking.

Liz Herbert trained as a home economist, specialising in recipe development and giving cookery demonstrations. She has written several books, including four for the Women's Institute - 'Bread', Soups for all Seasons, 'Tarts' and 'Healthy Fast Food'. Liz is married with four children.