Autumn soup recipes

A smooth soup made with butternut squash which will satisfy vegetarians, or spice it up with a scattering of chilli shrimps

Adapt a creamy tomato soup recipe by adding all the spicy ingredients of a peppery bloody mary cocktail

Enjoy this satisfying lentil soup recipe, made with red lentils, carrots and leeks. It's low in calories and fat, and delivers three of your five-a-day

Make marrow the star of the show in this filling soup. Made with butter beans, coconut milk and curry powder, it has a delicate spiced flavour

This warming roast parsnip soup recipe is bursting with aromatic flavour from spices such as cumin and turmeric, whilst mustard seeds give it a slight kick

Flavour up butternut squash with Indian spices for this warming and healthy vegan soup. Serve with naan for a hearty lunch

Blend red lentils, bulgur and root veg to make this satisfying soup. Serve with yogurt and spiced mint oil swirled on top, plus homemade potato flatbreads on the side

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup recipe as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

The soft, sweet flesh of the Crown Prince pumpkin is perfect for this silky soup, butternut or onion squash are good alternatives

Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup. You can toast the seeds, too, and add as a topping

Warm up on cold winter days with this curried carrot soup, which serves up three of your 5-a-day. It tastes divine topped with our cashew and coriander salsa