The Soup Peddler's Slow & Difficult Soups

[Heidi]

I got a copy of the Soup Peddler's Soup & Difficult Soups cookbook the other day.

Essentially, it is the story of a young guy who lives in Austin, Texas - he delivers soup each week from the back of his beloved (but beat-up) yellow bicycle to a flock of dedicated subscribers. I'm wondering if any of you are on his delivery circuit?

I love this story. I love that he is making a living doing this - and even better, that his community is supporting him. Bravo soupman, bravo Austin. Can't wait to try some of his recipes.

-h

[judyseagram]

The Soup Peddler has expanded his delivery operations, adding other delivery people and expanding his area. A friend and I subscribed last year (he only delivers during the fall, winter and spring) with mixed results. Some soups were delicious -- the shrimp bisque, for example. Others were so-so. But all were interesting. And I applaud him for developing such a unique and successful business.

[Heidi]

Judy,

I'm about 1/2 way through the book right now and have my eye on the Armenian Apricot Soup - unless of course, I get distracted by tales of more seductive bisques, borschts, or bouillabaisse.

I do wish there was a soup man in my neighborhood -def. better than a pool man.

-h

[vici]

Darn you Heidi,
As if my amazon cookbook habit weren't bad enough...you inspire me to buy more. I just ordered "Soup Peddler", and I am not even that fond of soup; but it looks like a charming read.
Your web site is beautiful and brilliantly presented....and nothing makes me happier than a new cookbook...v

[Heidi]

Me too Vici....I'm going to make one of the soups tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes. This might be a good cookbook club selection for later in the Fall, as more people purchase it.

-h

[Seattlejo]

While the book looks interesting enough overall, I just couldnt shell out for another soup book yet. (I have The Daily Soup Cookbook, The Pasta and Co Cookbook, The Moosewood Daily Special , and S.O.U.P.S.
But I was able to convince the Seattle Public Library to add a copy to their collection for me to check out. Isn't that nice of them?

I'll be interested to do some cooking along once the book gets here.

[Seattlejo]

And I'm not sure which soup I want to try. The gumbo sounded interesting until I read the description notes where he described it as mud...

[k.]

the soup peddler( david ansel) was interveiwed on *the splendid table* this week. you can listen to it on line now.

[lisalc98]

Santa brought me this cookbook and I can't wait to read it!

Some of ya'll have had this book for awhile, so what are your favorite recipes?

[onesmartcookie]

the apricot lentil soup and black bean soup are both super easy and super delicious =)

[rwormeli]

My husband just bought me this book as a gift - the fish chowder looks great and I am anxious to start it! The chicken soup left something to be desired, but I love that by in large these are different soups and are conversation starters by themsleves!

[lisibit]

I really didn't like the apricot soup; however, I used very tart, strongly flavored apricots that rather overpowered the other flavors. I also found that it tasted much better after it'd been in the fridge for a day or two.