Budget soup recipes

This satisfying, low-fat, low-calorie vegan soup provides three of your five-a-day. It's suitable for freezing so why not make a few meals out of it?

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

This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni

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

A smooth and creamy winter soup, topped with crispy bacon pieces - serve with crusty bread for a filling and warming lunch

If you like, use the cauliflower stalks and leaves to make this creamy cauliflower soup and reduce your food waste – the leaves will make the soup a light green colour.

Make this cauliflower and broccoli soup recipe with frozen veg, if you like. The cheesy, seedy crumble is a must-try – it takes this soup to the next level

Make this hearty soup on cold winter days. One of those holy grail recipes, it’s both deeply flavourful and easy to make with a few seasonal ingredients

Serve a festive, bright green bowl to kick off your Christmas meal. Kale is sweetened by the addition of peas, and lifted with a squeeze of zesty lime

Use up leftover chicken in this rustic soup with garlic yogurt. Best served with cheese scones