Warmly spiced with curry powder, this root veg soup is thickened with rice and delicious with swirls of yogurt and mango chutney. Reheat any leftovers with a splash of water
Recipe by Abigail Spooner
Cauliflower cheese, but in soup form. Roasting the cauliflower makes it extra delicious, especially with the addition of a whole bulb of roasted garlic
Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield
Lion’s mane mushrooms are known for their meaty, seafood-like texture, perfect for bulking out a comforting plant-based soup like this one
Recipe by Nadine Brown
Chestnuts add an earthy sweetness to this velvety root veg soup, finished with a crunchy bacon crumb. Use leftover roasted carrots and parsnips from your Christmas dinner or roast the veg from scratch
Plump cheesy tortelloni simmered in a nourishing chicken and leek broth makes for an easy, lighter lunch after days of festive feasting. You could swap the chicken for roast turkey leftovers
This hearty sweet-and-savoury soup makes a great dinner-party starter or lovely weekend lunch after a country walk
A budget tin of marrowfat peas comes in handy for a quick supper, enhanced with a punchy drizzle and salty bacon bits
