Soup

by Blanca Valencia, Dee Laffan & Mei Chin

Part of the acclaimed Blasta Books series, Soup is a heartfelt celebration of one of the world’s most comforting dishes. Bringing together recipes and stories inspired by diverse cultures and communities within Ireland, this beautifully curated collection explores soups that soothe, nourish, and connect people through memory, tradition, and flavour.

About the Authors:
Blanca Valencia, Dee Laffan, and Mei Chin are food writers and co-hosts of the Spice Bags podcast, known for exploring food culture, identity, and community through engaging storytelling and recipes. Their work highlights the rich diversity shaping contemporary Irish cuisine.

Product Features:

• Format: Hardcover, 72 pages

• ISBN: 9781999379957

• Size: 21.7 x 15.4 x 1.2 cm

• Publisher: Blasta Books

Fun Fact: Archaeologists have found evidence suggesting humans have been making soup for at least 20,000 years, with early recipes likely cooked in waterproof containers using heated stones before metal pots existed.