With these versatile and essential recipes you can make stews, bisques, chowders, stocks, and more. This nutrient-packed collection contains family classics, traditional recipes, and regional favorites from around the world. These hearty, nourishing recipes are perfect for all seasons, so you can enjoy a light cucumber gazpacho in the summer, a spicy pumpkin soup in the fall, or a comforting French onion soup on a cold winter night. With these year round recipes, you can take advantage of each season’s freshest ingredients. This cookbook also includes a number of recipes that you can adapt for slow cookers, so you can set it and forget it. From hearty chowders to creamy bisques and rich vegetable stews, you’ll find inventive varieties sure to become family favorites.