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.
95 comforting soups to make on rainy days
There’s nothing like having some soup stowed away in the freezer for when those chilly evenings hit. Settle in for a cosy night in with these deliciously nourishing soups to warm you up from the inside out.
Pea and ham soup
Make use of every little bit of Christmas ham with this tasty minimal waste recipe.
Creamy corn, chive and bacon soup
Use up any dairy leftovers with this midweek wonder. You’ll need to freeze 2 cups of milk for this recipe. Creamy, corn, chive and bacon soup
Slow-roasted tomato soup with pork and fennel meatballs
Slow-roasted tomato soup is comfort in a bowl—rich, velvety, and full of depth. Unlike quick stovetop versions, this soup builds flavour slowly. Roasting brings out the best in ripe tomatoes, while a touch of smoked paprika and chilli adds a delicate smoky spicy backbone.
Chicken and corn noodle soup
“If you roast a chicken or make a roast lamb, never ever throw the bones out – always use them to make a stock or broth.” – Matt Moran
Ribollita with parmesan dumplings
This traditional Italian bean stew is elevated with cheesy dumplings.
Cream of pea and broccoli soup with bacon croutons
“This is a speedy spin on the classic pea and ham combo,” says Shannon Bennett.
This French onion soup with cheese toast is the answer to your dining dilemmas
The magic of cheese-making lies in the process, say Ellie and Sam Studd, who take their time with a luxurious French onion soup complete with cheesy, toasty topping.
Thai curry noodle soup
The evenings are dark and the weather’s turned cold… thankfully, with this warming, comforting and flavour-packed Thai curry, Shannon Bennett, has the perfect dish to enjoy curled up on the sofa. Just add your favourite TV show.
Chicken, corn and asparagus soup
The classic chicken and corn soup recipe gets a Matt Moran makeover.
No-chop pumpkin soup
Keep this one vego by leaving out the bacon and using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
Potato and leek soup
The whole family will enjoy this easy to make creamy potato and leek soup with croutons. A cosy and comfort food for dinner on cool nights, this French classic is also elegant enough to serve at your next dinner party.
Our best-ever pea and ham soup
Rustic sourdough croutons add oomph to this hearty soup, which is all the more vibrant thanks to the addition of fresh mint.
Chicken noodle soup recipe
There's nothing better than a fragrant bowl of golden chicken broth studded with root vegetables and herbs. And the best part is it can all be made in one pot.
Jamie Oliver's hearty minestrone soup
"There is no set recipe for this thick Italian soup – it’s usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season. I use a mix of greens, but you could just use savoy cabbage. I love borlotti beans in this recipe, as they add a slightly sweet taste and creamy texture to this easy minestrone recipe." – Jamie Oliver