Frothy cannellini soup

Lesley Waters’ impressive soup makes a stylish, frothy and easy starter – try serving in a cappucino cup

Real tomato soup

Creamy tomato soup is the stuff of childhood, and it’s easy to make yourself. Emma Lewis shows you how

Mackerel with curry spices

Mackerel’s firm, oily flesh is perfect for this tasty spice mix, from Nick Nairn

Fruit & spice soda bread

A traditional Irish loaf that uses bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast – this version is sweetly spiced with fruit and oats

Silky celeriac soup with smoked haddock

A twist on celery soup. Leave out the haddock if you like (it’s just flaked over the top)

Five-spice beef & sugar snap noodles

Fancy a Chinese tonight? Tear up the takeaway menu and make this low fat, spiced supper instead

Sherried squash soup

A good soup soon becomes a fail safe recipe for any occasion. You can always miss out the sherry if making for children

Leek, bacon & potato soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Spiced carrot & lentil soup

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker

Tomato soup

To make the tastiest tomato soup you’ll ever experience wait until the tomatoes are at their most ripe and juicy, around September

Lentil & bacon soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Spinach soup

A vibrant green blended soup with half-fat crème fraîche that’s healthy and filling – make a batch and freeze