James Beard Cookbook Hall of Famer Beatrice Ojakangas takes us along on her âsoup travels,â giving us delicious tastes from throughout the world and teaching us how to make them at home. These soups, stews, and chowdersâeach with a bread to go alongâtake their inspiration from farmersâ markets and local organic grocery stores: real ingredients, always, and irresistible flavors.