This hearty, fragrant soup is sure to satisfy. Don't do dairy? Just omit the yoghurt.

Nourishing, warming, and full of flavour – Georgie Esdaile’s supergreens and bean soup is everything comfort cooking should be.

Traditional Chinese flavours are celebrated in this aromatic Sichuan beef soup. Perfect to make on a slow weekend, this delicious recipe is the ultimate thing to serve a large family or a table full of close friends. This warming meal is enriched with beef bones, tender beef cheeks and fragrant ingredients including fresh ginger, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and traditional chilli bean sauce. Finished with a chewy thick egg noodles, this hearty soup is sure to be one of your favourites. Recipe note: Begin the fermented chilli recipe 3-5 days ahead. Begin the soup recipe at least 4 1/2 hours ahead. You’ll need a sterilised  jar and a large stockpot.

"This simple, speedy soup packs in big flavour in a short time. The smokiness of the salmon, the saltiness of the feta, the anise of the fennel and a bright citrus hit are a glorious combo that’ll have you coming back for seconds." – Emma Knowles

“This nourishing bowl gets a great added kick from the addition of red curry paste” - Matt Moran.

Extra beans in your pantry? This Rick Stein recipe has you covered. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.

“While this broth may not be a super-speedy midweek meal, the payoff comes in the form of rich, deep flavours and a big batch of soup that freezes well for up to three months. It's perfect to have on hand for those times when cooking seems just too hard but only homemade comfort good will do. Chicken soup cures all, and this Middle Eastern-inspired version is no exception." – Emma Knowles

Grab a blanket and snuggle up on the couch with this comforting lentil soup.

“Because the pumpkin is grated, this tasty soup is on the table in 20 minutes. Use a good store-bought curry powder or try your own favourite homemade spice blend” - Phoebe Wood.

Creamy and comforting, yet surprisingly light, this corn chowder is loaded with layers of flavour – from the sweet corn to the salty pancetta and fresh lemon juice.

Black truffle adds a layer of decadence to this dish.

Cauliflower soup is great, but with the addition of brown butter and pancetta, it's the definition of a winter show-stopper.

“When you finish a wedge of parmesan, tuck the rind away in the fridge to use for flavouring soups like this” – Silvia Colloca

The name says it all. This winter soup is a big old bowl of Mexican-inspired comfort food at its finest.

Joseph Vargetto, Maurice Terzini and his son Sylvester Terzini share a soup recipe inspired by the home-style cucina povera ('peasant cooking') of their childhoods.