Soup

A silky butternut squash and carrot soup with a whole bulb of roasted garlic and fresh rosemary, finished with crispy sage and Parmesan crisps. It reheats beautifully for lunches.

There’s a particular kind of soup that I crave once the weather turns: something that uses up a whole head of cauliflower, leans on sweetcorn while it’s still tender, and turns creamy without a drop of dairy in the pot. This chunky cauliflower corn chowder …

Romanian-style clear chicken soup with carrots and potatoes, served family-style. Chicken pieces are poached, skimmed once, then simmered with a whole onion for sweetness. Halved potatoes cook until tender, then chicken, potatoes and onion are lifted out so the broth stays clear. Finish with parsley and garlic sauce.

Winter weeknights call for something that tastes like comfort, but it’s nourishing and fast. My carrot and coriander soup maker version is bright and gently spiced. I add a generous amount of lentils to keep it satisfying and a good squeeze of lemon to balance that carrot sweetness.

A cozy broccoli and Stilton soup in a soup maker with a white-bean twist: silky, high-fibre, no cream needed – finished with lemon and a crunchy seed topping.

This Tomato Soup in Soup Maker is my go-to when tomatoes peak: I roast vine tomatoes, onion, and a whole garlic bulb until jammy, then let the soup maker blitz with miso paste for a velvety, umami-rich bowl.

When summer courgettes are piling up in the fridge, this courgette pea soup is my go-to. It’s naturally sweet from the veg, surprisingly satisfying thanks to the peas, and ready in under 30 minutes. Bonus: the Parmesan crisps make it feel elegant, though they are so fast to make!

There’s nothing better to beat the frosty winter chill than a bowl of my Butternut Squash and Chicken Soup! It’s creamy, comforting, and topped with crispy chicken, spicy black beans, and a zing of lime . Perfectly bright but cozy weeknight dinner after a cold day.

This Cavolo Nero soup with white beans is such a hearty comforting hug in a bowl, you will want to dunk some grilled cheese and savor every spoonful of its rich, earthy flavors. Perfect for cozy nights or a quick weeknight dinner that warms you from the inside out!

Roasted pumpkin, earthy rosemary and sharp Parmesan make this Italian pumpkin soup velvety without any cream or potatoes. Crispy bacon on top is optional, but hard to resist.