Steaming tureens of savory aromatic broths conjure up memories of leaf-swept autumn days and cold winter nights. A time-honored prescription for a cold or the flu, soups have long soothed and nourished both body and spirit. After all, there's nothing more heartwarming and comforting on a chilly evening than a hot bowl of homemade soup. Soup Classics from Custom Catering is a road map back to the days of delicious, made-from-scratch soups. With more than fifty recipes, you're guaranteed to find the ideal soup for any occasion or event, big or small. Joan Gavagan combines wholesome ingredients and delectable spices to create timeless flavors sure to please even the most finicky eater. Her mouth-watering recipes include: Classic Minestrone Rocky and Barb's Italian Clam Chowder Rudy's Delight Frank's Cream of Peanut Italian Meatball And many more! This cookbook lovingly shows the simple joy of sharing home-made soup with friends and family.