Soup recipes

Tuck into this hearty soup made in a slow cooker. Perfect as a starter ahead of a main meal, or for lunch on cooler days. Enjoy with crusty bread

Try a basic vegetable soup recipe that can be adapted for whatever veg you've got in the fridge. Serve with creme fraiche and fresh herbs

Treat dinner guests to healthy, spiced soup shots – they make great canapés. The crispy kale version is vegan while meat eaters can opt for a prosciutto topping

Our easy beetroot soup is spiced with cumin and coriander and topped with crunchy hazelnut dukkah. Try this simple, healthy recipe for a filling lunch

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

Try a healthy twist on classic comfort food with this silky veggie soup, topped with almonds. It’s low in fat and calories but packed full of flavour

Low-fat, vegetarian and super-healthy, this filling one-pot lunch or dinner is packed with chickpeas, butter beans and pearl barley

Enjoy these Shanghai-style mini 'lionhead' meatballs in a rich, earthy and sweet broth made with Chinese leaf and dried shiitake mushrooms

Keep tasting the broth and add as much chilli and rice vinegar as you like to get the right balance of flavours

The spicy sausage and 'nutty' cheese in this recipe from reader Diony Van Eeckhout makes a satisfying and creamy soup – a warming treat for cold weather

Make the most of leftover Christmas ham with this simple pea and ham soup made in the slow cooker that uses just six ingredients. Enjoy with crusty bread

Goat's cheese toasts give a contrast in texture to this silky smooth soup - a special dinner party starter or seasonal lunch

A super-green and super-tasty vegetable soup with a few simple ingredients, including spinach and shallots

Sip on a warming, welcoming butterbean & rosemary soup

Add some British ingredients to a classic French dish and voila, you have a whole new experience

A creamy vegetable soup flavoured with bay and natural sweetness from the carrots