Soup recipes

Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto – perfect for the depths of winter.

A satisfying soup which is delicately spiced and works well as a rustic starter

Warm up on a cold day with our carrot soup, spiked with ginger, garlic and curry powder. A dollop of chilli coriander pesto gives the soup an added kick

Make this creamy soup more substantial by serving with ham & mustard tartines

This Lancashire hotpot in soup form is nourishing and filling, but low in fat

All those typically Mexican flavours - lime, coriander, chilli - combined in a soup with the crunch of tortilla chips

Use storecupboard pulses in this healthy, Mexican-inspired soup - freshen it up with sweet onions, coriander and soured cream

This warming Tuscan-inspired soup by Good Food reader Tone Victoria Midtgard makes a great storecupboard supper

Deliciously spicy - warm up with this fab veggie soup.

This chicken and noodle soup will feed two young children. For adults, or if your kids are older, use a pack of noodles each, extra stock and a whole egg

For an ideal lunch or starter, try this warming broccoli soup

An authentic and deliciously nourishing clear Thai broth with seafood and big bold flavours by John Torode

Enjoy this three bean minestrone soup as a healthy lunch or supper. Full of protein, it will keep you going through the day and contains 3 of your 5-a-day

Cook an easy chicken noodle soup and liven it up with a spicy peanut sauce – ideal for busy weekdays. It's low-calorie, with two of your 5-a-day

Try this lighter version of a clam chowder. Blitz half of the veg and finish with crème fraîche to get a rich and cream consistency for the soup

A delicious vegetable soup with a nutty bite, it's so simple to make and low-fat. By Gary Rhodes

James Martin's Asian soup combines a fragrant broth with fish, seafood and light noodles, topped with strong herbs

Use aromatic Thai flavours like coconut and lemongrass to complement your favourite seafood. We’ve used squid, white fish and mussels on this occasion

A really light soup with plenty of fresh vibrant flavours. Serve it as a main course, or without rice as a light starter

Cook a bowlful of goodness inspired by the most famous soup connoisseur in the galaxy, the Soup Dragon, from the hit children's show Clangers

A satisfying low-fat soup that's packed with wholesome vegetables and filling chickpeas. Serve with slices of toasted cheese-topped baguette to dip in

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

Blend leeks and butter beans to make this filling winter soup. Top with crispy chorizo and rosemary for a final flourish and serve with crusty bread

Combine classic leek & potato soup with blue cheese and aromatic fennel to make this decadent soup. We've used cashel blue but you could try other blue cheeses