
Summer soup recipes
These light soups make for a perfect summer lunch. Our selection includes vegan and gluten-free options such as gazpacho, pho, ramen and vegetable soup.
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Courgette, leek & goat’s cheese soup
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
Asparagus soup
A super-green and super-tasty vegetable soup with a few simple ingredients, including spinach and shallots
Gazpacho with runner bean tempura & pickled coriander seeds
We love the contrast of flavours, textures and temperatures in this gazpacho served with runner bean tempura and pickled coriander seeds. A fabulous starter
Chicken & sweetcorn ramen
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
Cucumber soup
The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer’s day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.
Summery orzo soup
Create this soup using our pre-prepared roasted summer vegetable traybake alongside orzo and feta. It's a great way to serve up a quick, summery dish
Three bean spring minestrone
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
Vietnamese chicken noodle soup
Make our comforting bowlful of chicken noodle soup with warming Vietnamese spices. This easy 'pho ga' recipe makes an ideal low-fat supper for a crowd
Summer bean & bulgur soup
Here’s a serving of five of your 5-a-day in one delicious and quick-to-make soup. If you make this ahead, the bulgur soaks up quite a lot of the liquid, so add a splash of water to loosen a little (or just eat as a summery stew).
Cucumber, pea & lettuce soup
Treat as a healthy lunch or vegetarian starter, this simple and refreshing vibrant green soup is low in calories and features three of your five-a-day
Easy vegan pho
Make our easy vegan noodle soup for a warming midweek meal. This low-calorie recipe can be spiced up according to taste with a side serving of sriracha
Celery soup
Cook up a batch of fresh, low-calorie celery soup for a healthy and filling veggie lunch or supper. Serve with chunks of crusty bread
Fennel & pancetta minestrone
Make this minestrone soup with pancetta, macaroni, fennel and peas for a hearty lunch or easy midweek dinner. Serve with pesto and crusty bread
Summer pistou
A cross between a soup and a stew, this healthy French dish is packed with vegetables and beans - perfect as a light lunch. If making ahead it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
Chinese chicken noodle soup with peanut sauce
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
Salmorejo
This Andalucian chilled soup is a refreshing Spanish classic - ready in 15 minutes, no cooking required
Green gazpacho
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
Courgette & tomato soup
Batch cook a vegetable soup when you have a seasonal bounty and you'll always have a healthy meal in the freezer
Spicy pepper & tomato soup with cucumber yogurt
Serve this healthy, vibrant, veggie blend cold as a Spanish-style gazpacho or hot as a comforting supper
Fresh pea & lovage soup
Lovage has a delicate celery-like flavour, but if you can't find it, substitute with mint. This soup is lovely either hot or chilled on a summer day
Summer vegetable minestrone
A healthy summer soup - based on an Italian classic and packed with greens, it's a good source of fibre and vitamin C
Easy pea & mint soup
This chilled, no-cook dish makes a refreshing starter
Spiced citrus bean soup
Reduced-fat coconut milk gives a lovely creaminess to this soup, but keeps it light
Real tomato soup
Creamy tomato soup is the stuff of childhood, and it's easy to make yourself. Emma Lewis shows you how