Soup

In Blasta Books' small hardback Soup, authors and Spice Bags podcast co-hosts Blanca Valencia, Dee Laffan and Mei Chin take you on a journey around the globe from the comfort of the communities within Ireland. The soups they have collected reflect individual cultures, memories and tastes, but they are also a reflection of Irish food today and the people behind it.

"Soup is a snapshot of who we are today, and what we eat today. It is a mezcla, where Ahmet Dede’s Turkish red lentil soup sits alongside Sasha Shyskina’s recipe for Ukrainian borsch." - John and Sally McKenna, McKenna guides.  

Blasta (blastə) adj. from the Irish language, means delicious or tasty. Blasta Books are to cookbooks what street food is to restaurants: a fun, accessible way to eat exciting food.

Founded by publisher Kristen Jensen, she has copyedited, proofread and developed recipes and collaborated with Ireland’s best-known, award-winning food writers and chefs to create this inspiring series of books.

This hardback book measures 210mm x 150mm and has approx. 70 pages.  As with other titles within this series from Blasta Books each recipe is super easy to follow, accompanied by delightful illustrations by Nicky Hooper, which only add to the enjoyment of this read.