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From the restorative powers of chicken soup to the warmth of a bowl of chowder on a wintry night, there is no food quite as comforting as soup. Soup, as Janet Clarkson tells us, is the first true culinary creation of humanity, and it has made a long journey from the prehistoric cave to the kitchen and restaurant table. Tracing its myriad reinventions through history and across the globe, Clarkson argues in Soup that it is the only truly universal dish every culture in the world makes soup.

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Praise for Janet Clarkson's previous book with Reaktion, Pie: 'Relate[s] many wonderful stories about pies in a book that almost gives off the savoury, buttery aroma of flaky pastry and tasty fillings ... Clarkson weaves these tales, with arch wit, into a splendid story.' - Sydney Morning Herald Complete with historical recipes and a good dose of humour, this book is crammed full of delicious, mouth-watering facts that will appeal to history buffs and foodies alike.A - The Chronicle, Queensland 'Clarkson's loving ode to pie is a rich, savory history of one of the world's oldest and most iconic dishes ... With enthusiasm and detailed research, Clarkson's entertaining history is a nutrient-rich meal for the mind, sure to be devoured as happily as its subject' - Publishers Weekly

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Janet Clarkson writes regularly on culinary history and is also the author of Pie: A Global History (Reaktion, 2008), Soup: A Global History (Reaktion, 2010). She lives in Queensland, Australia.

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