Soups

Packed full of vitamin C, the versatile pumpkin adds more than just colour to a dish. So try this delicious Thai pumpkin soup with coconut and lime for a comforting dinner during these cold winter months.

Getting your greens has never been so delicious! This comforting spinach soup recipe is perfect served with a dollop of sour cream, sprig of thyme and a pinch of nutmeg

There's nothing quite like the comfort of a warm bowl of soup in the winter, and this cream cauliflower and bacon recipe is no different. The silky texture and crispy bacon topping makes such an irresistible combination!

Swap out the classic croutons often paired with onion soup for slices of uniquely delicious kumara toast in this recipe, topped with pesto and gruyère cheese. It's a nourishing recipe that will warm your soul on a chilly night!

Cauliflower and courgette add beautiful flavour and creaminess to this warming soup. Top with prosciutto and parsley, then serve with toasted sourdough for a balanced and tasty meal.

Nadia Lim's seafood chowder recipe is an absolute must-try. Packed with prawns, shellfish and with the comforting flavours of smoked fish, this creamy soup is simply delicious served with crusty bread on a cold day

Broth is traditionally a soup of meat and/or vegetables thickened with barley or grains of some sort. I use barley and red lentils in this hearty broth. Red lentils are perfect for thickening as they fluff up and dissolve into the liquid. You can use other varieties of lentils, but the soup will be a slightly different consistency.

The gentle spices in this wholesome autumn soup warm up many a hungry worker and dinner guest alike. Fragrant but not too overwhelming, the pumpkin shines through so even my little Mr Fussy will eat it.

Packed full of fresh vegetables and tender beef chunks, this hearty, warming soup is beautiful served with a piece of crusty bread on a cool Winter's day.

Thick, creamy and delightfully warm, this fennel and potato soup hits the spot and with cheesy croutons is even tastier.

Relive your favourite pea and ham soup with this simple recipe. Serve with crusty bread for a delicious dinner (let's just hope there's enough for leftovers).

The addition of watercress gives this soup a complex peppery flavour, which is surprisingly delicious.

Enjoy this warming, fragrant chicken broth as the base for your next casserole or risotto, or simple enjoy on it's own as a light soup on a cold Winter's evening.

Replace half the corn with frozen peas or beans. Instead of shredded chicken, you could flake 100g smoked trout or salmon into the soup in Step 3. Note

Warm, hearty and creamy, this potato and bacon soup is packed full of delicious ingredients to create the ultimate comfort food - perfect for Winter evenings.

Perfectly light and healthy, this zucchini soup is just the ticket for a quick and easy snack, light lunch or dinner party starter. Serve with crusty bread.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

This tasty bean vegetable and soup is beautiful topped with a piece of crisp proscuitto. It's the perfect soup to warm your body and soul on those cooler Winter evenings.

This warming and fragrant French style onion and fennel soup is absolutely amazing topped with melted cheddar cheese souffles. This is gourmet soup at it's finest.

Puffed corn is whole grain corn steamed until it puffs up. It’s available from health food stores. Note

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure,your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. If making chicken stock for another recipe where you only need the stock, use chicken necks, wings and backs instead. The stock will keep refrigerated […]

If you want to reduce the intensity of the chillies, remove the seeds and membranes. Note

You will need about 6 fresh cobs of corn for this recipe. Note

Silky smooth and deeply nourishing, this cream of celeriac soup is lifted by lemon and chervil and finished with a drizzle of olive oil.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note

You can substitute gravy beef (or better yet, a ham bone and chicken stock) for the lamb. Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are a common ingredient in Latin American soups, salads and salsa. They have a black skin, creamy texture and sweet flavour, and are a breed apart from Chinese black beans which […]

Hot, creamy and packed full of flavour, this delicious chicken and sweet corn soup is wonderfully warming, perfect for a cool Winter's evening.

Savour this flavoursome winter warmer brimming with capsicum, onion and tomatoes. This smooth, thick soup contrasts nicely with crunchy parmesan wafers.

Just use a blender to create this smooth vegetarian soup. Broccoli and cauliflower have never tasted better than in this creamy winter warmer.

Soup can be made two days ahead. Note

Dumplings can be assembled, then frozen in an airtight container up to a week ahead. Steam dumplings for 12 minutes from frozen. Soup dumplings or xialongbao, as they are called Yum Cha restaurants, are a shanghainese speciality. They are commonly filled with minced pork and a firm, gelatine-rich stock, which turns to a soup when […]

You can use frozen soya beans, available from Asian groceries, in this recipe if fresh are hard to find. You could also use the same quantity of fresh broad beans or 2 cups of frozen broad beans instead. Note

Create the flavours and textures of a slow-cooked meal in under an hour by using your pressure cooker. This delicious chickpea and lentil soup can be ready in no time at all, perfect for a cool weeknight dinner.