Ever look around your house and get bored with the things you have? Too ordinary? Used it a million times? With Instructables.com’s latest compilation, Souped Up, you can turn your ordinary into the extraordinary. Learn how to: • Brew a cup of coffee with Twitter • Make ice cubes crystal clear • Build a tape dispenser out of Legos • Light up your bicycle with LEDs • Turn your shower into a spa • Make your Nerf gun even cooler Compiled from the best that the web has to offer, Souped Up is the latest book from Instructables.com and Skyhorse Publishing. Over a thousand full-color images and easy-to-understand how-to instructions make this collection the perfect gift for anyone never satisfied with the status quo. Ever thought “I could improve that”? These authors did too, and we’ve put together their best ideas for upgrades, hacks, and everything you need to get the most out of everything.

"[Soup] can be an entire meal, a starter, a dessert. It can be served for dinner, lunch, or even breakfast. It is the original comfort food." -- from the Introduction Who doesn't like a bowl of homemade soup? Cold or hot, vegetable or chicken, smooth or chunky, there is a recipe in this book to suit even the most finicky eater. Nobody knows soup like chef and author Sally Sampson. In Souped Up!, she tempts you with more than 100 delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes for soups, stews, chilis, and more. Sampson includes every imaginable type of soup in this delightful volume, including bean soups, fish soups, cream soups, chicken soups, and chilis and stews. No matter what the season (fall, winter, summer, or spring) or the purpose (appetizer, main course, or dessert), Sampson has a recipe for you. Mouthwatering recipes like Triple Tomato; Broccoli Rabe, Butternut Squash, and Caramelized Onion; White Bean and Fennel; Split Pea with Lemon; Helen Geller's Matzoh Ball; and six variations of Gazpacho will please even the seasoned soup maker. For heartier fare, try recipes like Black Bean Chili; Beef Chili with Beer; Spicy Sausage Chili; Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Raisins, Herbs, and Rice; and Curried Chicken Stew. Sampson's recipes elevate soup making to the realm of the sublime. She also offers helpful tips on making stocks, freezing soups, and essential ingredients and equipment. And for those who can't imagine dining on soup alone, Sampson offers recipes that complete a meal, from salad dressings (such as Sarah Conover's Pesto Dressing and Creamy Blue Cheese) and breads (Irish Soda Bread) to perfect sweets (including Cocoa Cookies and Oatmeal Lace Cookies). Whether you're an experienced or novice cook, Sampson has a recipe to help you get Souped Up!

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Over 60 recipes for nourishing soups from Potato and Roasted Red Onion Soup to Lobster Bisque, you’ll find a soup to feed both body and soul here. Whether you’re looking for a way to use seasonal produce, increase your daily intake of vegetables, or crave the comfort only a warming bowlful of soup can bring, this book is for you. Simple to make, easy to serve and full of flavor possibilities, soup is a great way to eat any time of the day, from a light lunch to a satisfying supper. Lighter recipes include fresh ideas from Green Tomato & Sorrel Broth to Thai Gazpacho. Healthy while heartier recipes include Squash, Chickpea, & Chorizo and Spiced Lentil Dhal. Finally, luxurious soups provide a hug in a bowl, from a rich Goulash to a creamy Broccoli and Stilton, the recipe to satisfy even the largest of appetites is here.

Jane Pettigrew takes a mouthwatering look at the essentials of soup. With over 100 original and delicious recipes influenced by cuisine from around the globe, and ranging from thick potages and smooth consommes to chunky chowders and fusion broth, this is a tantalizing and colorful guide to one of the world's favorite foods. With advice about all the necessary equipment and basic ingredients for a well-stocked soup kitchen and ideas for garnishes, Souped Up is for every kitchen.