They can be puréed soups, bisques, cream soups or velouté soups. From very simple to more sophisticated, who doesn't love a bowl of fresh homemade hot soup?

Is there anything more refreshing than a cold soup on a hot summer day? They may be composed of vegetables or can be made more exotic with the use of fruits and spices.

Made from meat, poultry or fish, a consommé is a flavorful stock served hot or cold, sometimes garnished with vermicelli, croutons, grated cheese, ravioli, or other extras...