A collection of some of our favourite soups to make on a colder day. Soups are the perfect thing to warm your belly and nourish the soul in the colder months. Plus with a few toppings (I love my toppings) soups can be a really impressive dish in themselves.

Overhead picture of broccoli cheese soup in a stone light blue bowl with a rustic metal spoon and a piece of buttered toast sticking out of the soup. The soup has a swirl of cream and a little black pepper on and it's all sat on a rustic wooden table with a green napkin in the background.
5 from 2 votes

Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

My broccoli cheese soup is a delicious blend of tender broccoli, rich cheddar, and creamy perfection, with just the right balance of savoury depth and a comforting cheesy indulgence.
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Roasted vegetable soup in a blue bowl
5 from 31 votes

Roasted Vegetable Soup Recipe

Oven cooking the veg until golden and caramelized adds lots of extra flavour to this comforting soup. Add parmesan for a creamy finish!
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Close-up square image of French Onion Soup in a white bowl on a wooden table next to a beige napkin. There is a gold spoon sticking out of the bowl.
5 from 4 votes

French Onion Soup

Cozy French Onion Soup. Slow-cooked caramelized onions, simmered with rich beef stock and topped with melted-Gruyere-toast croutons.
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Red lentil soup topped with crispy tortilla strips in a brown speckled bowl. The bowl is on a light background. There is a gold spoon taking a spoonful of the soup.
5 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Recipe

This nutritious slow cooker lentil soup is packed with vegetables and creamy red lentils. I love to top it off with some crispy tortilla strips to add a bit of crunch too.
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Square image of a bowl of chicken and rice soup on a light background. There is a gold spoon in the bowl. There is a further bowl and some bread slices in the background.
5 from 11 votes

Chicken and Rice Soup

A creamy, comforting and filling dinner. This chicken and rice soup, finished with lemon and parmesan, is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. A small amount of rice goes a long way!
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5 from 4 votes

Tomato Soup Recipe

Creamy Tomato Soup with Basil cheese on toast – the added hidden veg means it's extra nutritious whilst still tasting indulgent!
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Square image of chicken and vegetable soup in a light bowl. The bowl is sat on a plate. There is a chunk of bread and a spoon nestled between the bowl and plate.
5 from 1 vote

Slow Cooker Chicken & Vegetable Soup Recipe

This slow cooker chicken and vegetable soup is a great way to make a tasty, nutritious meal using inexpensive cuts of meat. Simple, hearty comfort food. I love to serve it with a big wedge of fresh bread
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Overhead square shot of a white bowl filled with chicken and sweetcorn soup. The soup is topped with spring onions and there is a black spoon sticking out. There are some spring onions also in shot.
4.89 from 17 votes

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

Easy Chinese-style chicken and sweetcorn soup, made from scratch, in less than 20 minutes. A quick family favourite!
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4.95 from 57 votes

Tuscan Style Chicken Soup

Tuscan Style Chicken Soup – a hearty soup with veggies and beans to warm up your belly!
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Tom Kha Gai - Thai chicken soup with coconut milk and galangal - in a white bowl on a light background. The soup is garnished with lime slices and coriander.
5 from 10 votes

Tom Kha Soup

A spicy soup, made with coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, shiitake mushrooms, chillies and chicken. I'm not kidding, it will blow your mind!
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Close up square image of butterbean and chorizo soup topped with feta and watercress in a light bowl. There is a spoon sticking out of the bowl.
5 from 2 votes

Butterbean and Chorizo Soup

Butterbean Chorizo and Feta Soup – so delicious and ready in 20 minutes!
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leek and potato soup in a blue bowl, topped with potatoes and chives
5 from 7 votes

Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

A classic creamy soup with sauteed leeks, a hint of garlic and tender potatoes. Simple ingredients blended to make something extra special.
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Square image of a white bowl filled with lasagne soup with pieces of garlic bread taken out. The bowl is on a light background next to a white napkin and a small bowl of grated parmesan.
4.67 from 3 votes

One-Pan Lasagne Soup

One pan lasagne soup – all the taste of lasagne but so much simpler!
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Close up of a white bowl filled with cauliflower soup and topped with chopped chives, grated cheese and black pepper
4.85 from 20 votes

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Cauliflower soup – 7 ingredients and 25 minutes to the best cauliflower soup you'll ever eat. Gluten-free too!
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4.84 from 12 votes

Corned Beef Hash Soup Recipe

This rich and meaty corned beef hash soup is filling enough for dinner. Ready in 30 mins too!
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Bowl of chicken noodle soup with kale and mushrooms
5 from 1 vote

Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Comforting chicken noodle soup – make a big pot so you have plenty of leftovers for an easy winter dinner.
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Spicy parsnip and sweet potato soup with parsnip crisps and coriander toppings
4.88 from 8 votes

Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup
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Broccoli Cheese Soup croutons and baby leaves in a white bowl
4.20 from 5 votes

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Cream of Broccoli soup – with kale and cauliflower, plus a good handful of cheddar cheese. A real comfort food favourite!
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If you're looking for a filling and warming dinner, this Creamy Cock a Leekie Soup with Bacon and Rice is just the thing!
5 from 2 votes

Creamy Cock a Leekie Soup with Bacon and Rice

If you’re looking for a filling and warming dinner, this Creamy Cock a Leekie Soup with Bacon and Rice is just the thing!
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Hidden Veg Tomato Soup with Gruyere Bacon Croutons - yep, this winter soup makes a scrumptiously satisfying dinner! Easy to make gluten free too!
5 from 1 vote

Hidden Veg Tomato Soup with Gruyere Bacon Croutons

Hidden Veg Tomato Soup with Gruyere Bacon Croutons – yep, this winter soup makes a scrumptiously satisfying dinner! Easy to make gluten free too!
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chicken and vegetable soup in a light bowl with bread and spoon on the side
5 from 3 votes

Piled High Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Use those leftover chicken bones to make the most sumptious base for this Chicken and Vegetable soup. A delicious and hearty lunch!
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This soups roundup was originally published in October 2015, Updated in February 2025 with more soup recipes and for housekeeping reasons.

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