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The Frugal Gourmet, with chef Jeff Smith, is an amazingly thorough video collection with over 80 episodes that include food recipes from around the world. In each episode, Smith demonstrates several simple but important recipes. For this episode, the Frugal Gourmet cooks up some hearty soups. Recipes include Very Rich Clam Chowder, Corn Chowder, Pumpkin Soup, and Beer and Cheese Soup. Smith not only cooks, but also discusses the theological and anthropological histories of the dishes he prepares. He brings humor and wide-ranging knowledge into the kitchen.