Recipes
There are few meals as comforting as a warm bowl of soup when the weather turns cool. These soup recipes are built around familiar ingredients and satisfying flavours, with options ranging from creamy bowls to lighter, broth-based dishes. Soup is also practical: it can make a straightforward lunch, a simple evening meal or something worth keeping for the next day. Serve it on its own or add bread and a simple side when you want a more filling supper.
6 recipes
Butternut squash is roasted until tender and lightly caramelised, then blended into a smooth, velvety soup with warming seasonings. Its naturally sweet flavour makes this a cosy choice for autumn lunches or dinners, especially alongside toasted bread.
Sweet carrots and fragrant coriander come together in a smooth, warming soup that's full of gentle flavour. This simple British favourite is made with everyday vegetables and tastes especially good with fresh crusty bread for dipping.
Softened leeks and tender potatoes are blended with vegetable stock to create a smooth, comforting soup without needing cream. This simple vegetarian leek and potato soup has a delicate savoury flavour and pairs well with crusty bread.
A rich and creamy broccoli and Stilton soup with classic British flavour, easy to make for a warming lunch or light dinner.
This creamy chicken noodle soup combines tender chicken, vegetables and noodles in a rich broth thickened with a simple flour roux and finished with cream. It is cooked in one pot and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish.
This chicken and sweet corn soup combines tender shredded chicken, sweet corn and soft egg ribbons in a lightly thickened broth flavoured with ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil.
The best flavour often starts before the liquid goes in. Giving onions, vegetables or other base ingredients a little time to soften can build more depth without making the recipe harder. Once the soup is simmering, taste near the end and adjust the seasoning gradually rather than adding too much at the beginning.
Creamy soups benefit from gentle heat once dairy has been added, while broth-based soups can often be prepared ahead and reheated when needed. If you are planning a larger evening meal, browse our Dinner Recipes for more comforting ideas.
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