
Author	Scotty Boxa
Publisher	Boxa Publishing
Genre	Cookbooks & Comfort Food
Format	Hardback / Paperback / eBook
Pages	89
ISBN	B0DSMLDM4X
Release Date	February 13, 2025

Heat & Serve

Soups & Stews for Every Mood (and Meltdown)

by Scotty Boxa

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars – Comfort in a bowl, with attitude.

About the Book

Some days need fewer words and more spoonfuls.
Heat & Serve is filled with recipes that bring comfort without fuss. Every page is built for real kitchens, real moods, and real hunger.

You’ll find soups and stews that make sense when nothing else does. Warm, filling, and slightly cheeky.

Cooking that feels like looking after yourself without trying too hard.

What’s Inside

🥕 Vegan & Vegetarian Legends — Lentil, ratatouille, and other plant-based heroes.
🍗 Meaty Bowls of Glory — Queso Chicken Chili, Hungarian Goulash, and other winter winners.
🌶️ Spicy Situations — Thai Red Curry, Spicy Peanut Soup, and more heat therapy.
🧄 Creamy Classics — Broccoli Cheese, Roasted Cauliflower, Potato and Leek.
⏱️ Quick Fixes — For when dinner feels optional but hunger doesn’t.

Why You’ll Love It

Recipes that work.
Instructions that make sense.
Ingredients that sound familiar.

No fluff. No guilt. Just good food made with what’s already in your kitchen.

Each soup feels like the edible version of a pep talk. Even if your day’s a mess, dinner doesn’t have to be.

Heat & Serve is for anyone who likes their comfort food easy, their ingredients simple, and their kitchen slightly chaotic.

Soup that listens. Stew that forgives. Meals that get you through.

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⭐ Reader Reviews: What People Are Saying

Just Say Yummy…Comfort Food at it’s Best!

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2025
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Scotty Boxa delivers over 60 recipes that hit all the right notes: comforting, flavorful, and unfussy. The pictures are over amazing. You won’t find any hard to find ingredients or complicated equipment here—just real food that warms you up from the inside out. The best part? He sprinkles in his laid-back Aussie humor and keeps everything flexible enough for gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian eaters (without sacrificing taste). My favorites are the Southwestern Corn Chowder and Creamy Roasted Califlower Soup

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A Beautifully Detailed Cookbook with Mouthwatering Soups

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
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The soup photos in this cookbook are truly appetizing. In particular, the chickpea noodle soup looks so delicious that I want to try making it myself. The ingredients and recipes are explained in detail, making them easy to follow.

One small downside is that there aren’t many recipes using seafood.

KS Law

Beautiful Soup Collection – Wish I Got the Paperback!

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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I really enjoyed this book! The collection of colorful soups is great, and I love how everything is clearly categorized—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free—it makes it so easy to find what works for different diets. The explanations are simple and to the point, which I appreciate since I don’t always have time for long-winded recipes.

I read the ebook, but honestly, I should’ve gotten the paperback. This is the kind of book you want to have in the kitchen, flip through, and get inspired by. If you’re into making soups, this is definitely a great one to keep on hand!

Christian

Yum!

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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Super easy to steps and clear instructions with the recipes. With a wide variety. I will for sure be keeping this book handy to make some new dishes for the wife! I got it just for a broccoli and cheese recipe but got so much more.

Lumious

Warm Bowls of Comfort Simple, Flavorful Soups & Stews for Every Kitchen

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
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Bryan

Comfort in a cookbook

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2025

This is pure comfort in a cookbook. From classic chicken noodle to spicy black bean chili, you’ll have satisfying meals ready in no time. The cheeky humor and practical tips make cooking fun, while vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options keep everyone happy. Perfect for quick weeknights, slow-simmer feasts, or freezer-ready prep, this book turns soup and stew into effortless, cozy magic.

The colorful soup images makes you try making all the soups!

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2025

I loved how the colorful soup images gives you a mental picture of how the delicious soup looks like after you mix the ingredients together! Most of the soup recipes seem delicious and easy to make, especially it made me savor all the soups that contain cheese 😋

Shaun

steaming

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2025

Scotty Boxa’s Heat & Serve feels like a buddy giving you a steaming bowl of solace. This has more than 60 fuss-free, filled with flavor soups and stews, and from Moroccan Harira to Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup, it’s very approachable, flexible, and excellent for real-life cooking, leftovers, and relaxing nights in.

Quoc H.

Good Recipes

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025

I really needed this since I am trying to learn other cooking style, this is very nice, different recipes of soups and stews! The instructions are super easy to follow, I tried few of them and it’s very tasty, I am loving them.

Mooshoo

Delicious soups

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025

This book is beautifully presented with dozens of delicious recipes that are easy to follow. Include pictures, cook and prep time and calories, however, otherwise doesn’t include nutritional information.

LucyO

Excellent Cookbook!

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2025

Heat & Serve: Soup & Stew by Scotta Boxa is an excellent cookbook with the most vibrant dishes of soups and stews to die for. I love colorful, mouth-watering soups and stews, and this book shows every enticing detail about the ingredients, the ending results, calories, and serving ideas. Moreover, the recipes are so easy to follow that even a novice can confidently whip up these dishes. There are gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian recipes for soups and stews. I love good hot soups and stews, so this is a must-have cookbook.

JCL

Now, this is a cookbook!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025

So glad that I got this book. There simply is nothing like a good hearty soup on a cold, winter day. And this book is chock full of them. I can’t wait to try a lot of these. I’ve only tried the Sunday Chili thus far, but it was spectacular. We opted not to use the bacon (one in our house won’t eat pork), but it was still excellent. Adding the avocado was a game changer. We just used Scoops tortilla chips to eat it. Every time someone went by the crock pot, they grabbed a few chips and loaded them with the chili.

Hurst Williamson

Very detailed and delicious recipes

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025

A very detailed write out of how to make soups and stews that are actually tasty! Well made book and very step-by-step focused in the instructions. Would recommend!

M_227

Perfect for winter cooking!

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025

I love having soup during the cold weather months and this book is great. I enjoyed all of the photos of recipes and especially that it includes some instant pot recipes as well.

Regev99

A rich book of soup and stew recipes.

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025

A rich book of soup and stew recipes. The recipes are presented clearly. Each recipe lists many features, such as preparation and cooking time, number of calories, and servings. The list of ingredients appears in two accepted forms of measurement. Preparing the recipe is divided into stages. Next to each recipe, there is a clear picture of the final result. The recipes are not complicated to follow, but the result is very high. Using the book will impress your guests. I recommend the book.

Mark W

This cookbook is a keeper.

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025

This book has some good stuff in it. I’ve made a few of the soups and stews, and they’ve all been decent. Simple, you know? Good for a weeknight. He throws in some different flavors, which is nice, but nothing too complicated. If you’re looking for a cookbook with some solid, easy soup and stew recipes, it’s worth checking out. I’ve been happy with it. Try the queso chicken chili and southwestern corn chowder, OH YEAH. Appreciate his sense of humor.

The Truth Teller

Fun, foolproof, and full of flavor.

Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2025

Heat & Serve – Soups & Stews is packed with bold flavors, easy-to-follow recipes, and a generous side of humor. No fluff, no fancy techniques, just damn good food made simple. The mouthwatering photos will have you grabbing a ladle before you finish the page, and the laid-back, fun style makes cooking feel effortless. Whether you’re a kitchen pro or still figuring out how not to set off the smoke alarm, this book’s got your back.

Alex Rego

I never thought soups could be this exciting!

Reviewed in India on March 2, 2025

I’ll be honest—I used to think soup was just a lazy meal for when you’re sick. This book is packed with recipes that are not only ridiculously easy but also full of bold, exciting flavors.
What I love most is how flexible the recipes are. Forgot an ingredient? No problem—Scotty’s got swaps for almost everything. Plus, most soups actually taste better the next day, which means I’ve been living off leftovers like a king. Whether you’re meal prepping, cooking for a family, or just want something warm and satisfying without too much effort, just open a page and start preparing… It’s comfort food at its best, and I’m officially a soup guy now.

Raffy

Delicious Recipes with a Beautiful Design

Reviewed in Italy on February 26, 2025

This cookbook is a feast for both the eyes and the kitchen. The layout is clear, the photography is vibrant, and the recipes are easy to follow. Every page feels inviting, making it effortless to dive into comforting soups and stews. With flexible ingredients and bold flavors, it’s a great pick for anyone looking to enjoy hearty meals with minimal effort.

Whisper Arnold

Delicious Recipes with a Beautiful Design

Reviewed in Australia on 4 May 2025

This recipe book has lots of great looking recipes in it – I especially loved the inclusion of vegan and vegetarian options. I’ve saved it on KU to return back to during winter to try some of them out!

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