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Simply Elegant Soup

by George Morrone, John Harrison
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Overview

Who would have thought that critically acclaimed chef George Morrone's debut cookbook would focus on soup—a tasty but often overlooked course. Rest assured that nothing is humble in the hands of this skilled and controversial chef who helped San Francisco's Aqua and Fifth Floor restaurants earn four stars. In SIMPLY SOUP, Morrone focuses his talents on everybody's favorite comfort food, presenting 25 recipes for soups that are anything but ordinary. Spoonable dishes such as Carrot and Ginger Soup with Lime Crème Fraîche, Sweet Corn and Jalapeño Soup en Croûte, Sea of Cortez Scallop Bisque, and Classic Vichyssoise with Potato Latkes and Caviar are beautifully illustrated with full-color photography, proving that soup can be gourmet and comfort can be sophisticated. Full-color cookbook featuring 25 soup recipes from acclaimed and controversial chef George Morrone.Reviews“Morrone is the celebrated chef who elevated Fifth Floor into the penthouse of local restaurant rankings, earning four stars and a comfortable position at the top of the Bay Area's culinary heap.” —San Francisco Magazine“George Morrone's haute cuisine made the Fifth Floor's hushed dining room a singular sensation.” —San Jose Mercury News

About the Author, George Morrone, John Harrison

GEORGE MORRONE was named San Francisco'¬?s 2001 Chef of the Year. He has headed some of the nation'¬?s most elite kitchens, including San Francisco'¬?s four-star Aqua and Fifth Floor. He currently lives in Berkeley, California.
JOHN HARRISSON has co-authored cookbooks with many of America’s leading chefs, including Mark Miller, Roy Yamaguchi, and Hubert Keller. He lives in Hawaii.

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Book Details

Published
January 31, 2005
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pages
112
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781580084840

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