There’s something about piping hot soup ladled into a bowl that signifies total comfort. Maybe it’s the aroma of a rich stew simmering on the stovetop or the pleasure of spooning into a velvety cream soup. Because slow cookers and multicookers continue to be popular with soup lovers, over half of these recipes can be prepared in one of those convenient appliances, and those recipes are flagged throughout the book. And as always with Cooking Light, comfort doesn’t mean excessive calories or fat—only simple satisfaction.