Menu of the Moment: Feeling the Chill? Warm up With These Comforting and Nourishing Soup Recipes
These vibrant soup recipes, from hearty meals to light, fragrant broths, are easy to make and packed with flavor and goodness for a welcome winter boost
When winter really takes hold, we crave warming dishes that comfort and nourish from within. These soup recipes are bold, fragrant, and delicious, whether you're cooking for one or a crowd, plus they're perfect to make in batches.
Fennel and Bean Soup
Delicate and fragrant, this fennel and bean soup recipe is the lightest supper, while the cannellini beans add structure and creaminess. Serve with some crispy, grilled sourdough and lashings of melted butter.
Chicken Noodle Soup with Gingered Broth
A hefty hit of ginger and lemongrass packs a zesty punch in this light chicken noodle soup, which is wonderfully soothing if you're feeling in need of a boost during the long winter months. You can pre-prep the broth and freeze to save time if you're batch cooking, too.
Pumpkin and Apple Soup
Hearty and satisfying, this flavorful pumpkin and apple soup is served with a crisp hazelnut brittle for a welcome crunch. You'll make this from fall through spring.
Thai Butternut Squash Soup
With gently warming Asian spices and creamy coconut milk, this elegant Thai butternut squash soup is smooth, and simple yet bursting with flavor. Top with restaurant-style garnishes for a final flourish.
Winter Veg and Spelt Soup
This minestrone-style winter veg and spelt soup is positively packed with goodness from seasonal vegetables and iron-packed kale to grains and pulses for an easy, yet filling and flavorsome supper.
Four Allium Soup
For an indulgent twist on French onion soup, try this version, which calls for not one but four alliums – onions, shallots, leeks and garlic – and is topped with crusty bread and melted Manchego cheese. Rustic and delicious.
Going on a health-kick for the New Year? Try skipping the gluten and serving up these soups with some freshly baked gluten-free bread courtesy of mindful baker Aran Goyoaga.
Alice Hart is a food writer and recipe developer, working across a wide variety of media, from magazines to books. Alice’s recipe books are based on wholesome produce and seasonal eating, and while she takes a balanced approach, using wholefoods and vegetables wherever possible, she also finds joy in an excellent cake. Alice is also invested in sports nutrition and is a Level 3 personal trainer, a seasoned endurance sports competitor and a trained chef.