Soup recipes

Use pork or beef ribs to make bortsch, a Ukrainian-inspired soup made with beetroot and beans to make it deliciously filling. Serve with our pampushky recipe

Throw together this comforting and creamy cauliflower soup for lunch or a light supper. It's perfect topped with parsley and served with crusty bread

Whip up this easy soup on cold days – it has all the moreish flavours of lasagne, including cherry tomatoes, sheets of pasta and molten cheese

Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

Make Tom Kerridge's version of French onion soup. Use any cheese you have in the fridge for the toasts – a crumbly goat's cheese works well

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

Porcini mushrooms give this healthy soup a real umami flavour boost. Pour into a flask for a warming, low-calorie lunch that you can take to work

This super-healthy vegetarian soup is low in calories and full of flavour. It's packed with three of your 5-a-day, plus folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron

Make the most of any tins of black beans in your cupboards and make this easy and satisfying soup. Serve with coriander, avocado, feta and pumpkin seeds

Simmer haddock, potatoes, milk, onion and parsley to make this comforting soup. Serve with crusty bread for a filling lunch or supper

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

Pack lentils into a carrot soup for a filling, hearty lunch. As well as being rich in protein and fibre, lentils are a good source of B vitamins and iron

Dig out your slow cooker to make a homemade tomato soup. You can choose your own consistency and make a thinner soup, if preferred, by adding more water

Try this dazzling take on the classic chilled Spanish soup - this version is made with green veg, herbs and yogurt. Add edible flower ice cubes for extra special presentation

Use whatever small pasta shape is your favourite for this comforting bowl of minestrone soup – just amend the cooking time according to pack instructions

Forget canned soup – this homemade oxtail soup has great taste. The recipe takes a little more effort, but if you can spare the time it's well worth it

This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

This healthy, filling lunch provides a good balance of protein and carbs from lean steak mince and wholemeal pasta – ideal to aid muscle recovery after exercise

Create a velvety veggie soup with sweet parsnip and tart apple, balanced by ginger and cream. Sprinkle over nigella seeds and serve with crusty bread

Cook up this quick cauliflower soup for a light and tasty meal when you're short of time. Top with crispy chorizo, parsley and croutons

Make this peanut soup for lunch. Nutrient-dense, peanuts are a great source of good-for-you fats, protein and fibre, as well as stress-busting B vitamins

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