Creamy soup recipes

Whip up this warming soup midweek – it's simple to make and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Serve with crusty bread and some parsley on the side, if you like

Use porcini and wild mushrooms to make this rich and creamy soup that makes a filling yet light supper for cold nights. Serve with croutons and chives

Of the winter soups, leek and potato is one of the most comforting and familiar. This easy Vichyssoise recipe by Darina Allen makes the most of seasonal, local veg

Keep warm with our hearty cauliflower soup that can be decanted into a flask for a car or train journey. Top with the croutons before serving

Create a batch of creamy parsnip and carrot soup for a warming lunch or supper. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers you have for busy days

A low-fat, vegetarian soup that everyone will love - passata and whole milk give a silky smooth finish

Make this warming, creamy soup with chicken and mushrooms – or swap the meat for prawns or squash, if you prefer

Whether you're carving a Halloween pumpkin or have picked up a squash from the supermarket, use the plentiful flesh and seeds in this soup

Crisp little florets and salty, spicy chorizo contrast wonderfully with this creamy cauliflower soup

The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup

Make a comforting starter or lunch in no time with our easy creamy carrot soup, topped with garlicky seeded croutons. Quick and simple, it takes just 30 minutes to make

Make the chicken base for this recipe and freeze it so that you can cook this creamy chicken and sweetcorn soup in just 20 minutes during a busy week

Use leftover chicken to make this Asian-inspired soup with rice. Simple to make, it's a filling bowl for colder evenings

Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

Use a soup maker to make this easy, creamy mushroom soup. Chestnut or button mushrooms work well. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers

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.

Artichoke makes this soup ultra silky and the crispy skins add a hit of crunch and flavour - perfect as a starter for dinner with friends

There's something restorative and satisfying about a homemade chicken soup

This healthy, low-fat soup is based on the classic leek and potato, but cannellini beans replace the potatoes – as they contribute to your 5-a-day

A smooth, blended soup served with crispy bacon topping - a luxurious and warming bowl of goodness

A smooth blended vegetable soup with Indian spice to leave simmering for hours - perfect for feeding a crowd

Gordon Ramsay's rich, warming soup is finished off with the luxurious touch of wild mushrooms

Throw a new spin on this comforting classic by blending into a smooth and creamy soup

Asparagus, peas and watercress blend beautifully in this vibrant green soup with ciabatta toasts - serve as a starter or a light lunch