Summer soup recipes

Using a selection of green vegetables gives this soup a summery feel and contrasting textures

This soup has a wonderful, fresh peppery flavour. Great for Sunday lunch

These quick and healthy noodles make the ideal midweek staple

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

Everyone loves this super healthy soup, perfect for an easy supper

A quick and spicy wok-based soup means one pan, zero fuss and supper's on the table in 20 minutes

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

Make-ahead lunch or a light starter - relaxed cooking for a laid-back weekend at home

The parmesan 'tuiles' make this soup stylish enough for entertaining – but they take just a few minutes to make

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

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

Superhealthy - counts as 1 of 5-a-day

Simple bowl food like this spicy soup is just what you need after a long day

Sweet peas and peppery watercress are
a perfect match for early summer, but you can
adapt this soup to suit all year round

Liven up your lunch with this easy, no-cook chipotle gazpacho soup. It's not only delicious but healthy too, delivering three of your 5-a-day and packed with vitamin C

Make a warming bowl of our healthy green chowder for a hearty midweek meal. This simple soup is low in fat and calories and delivers two of your 5-a-day

This roasted tomato and red pepper soup is livened up a spoonful of ricotta plus toppings. It's classic comfort food and also a low-calorie, healthy option

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