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

Mary Cadogan's homemade chicken noodle soup recipe will warm you up on a winter's evening. The broth contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.

Make the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread

Enjoy this satisfying lentil soup recipe, made with red lentils, carrots and leeks. It's low in calories and fat, and delivers three of your five-a-day

Cook up a batch of fresh, low-calorie celery soup for a healthy and filling veggie lunch or supper. Serve with chunks of crusty bread

Make our minestrone soup recipe for a satisfying yet low calorie meal. This classic Italian vegetable soup is made with a rich tomato base and pasta pieces.

Try a basic vegetable soup recipe that can be adapted for whatever veg you've got in the fridge. Serve with creme fraiche and fresh herbs

Make this comforting cauliflower soup recipe for lunch or a light supper. It's perfect topped with parsley and served with crusty bread

This rich tomato and basil soup recipe combines fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes, finished with a swirl of homemade basil pesto.

Come in from the cold to a comforting bowl of autumnal squash soup. Adding a hint of chilli gives it a warming kick whilst crème fraîche makes it creamier

Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat

Everyone loves this super healthy soup, perfect for an easy supper

Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, pasta and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. This easy, vegetarian family meal is healthy and even low fat

A smooth, blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

This warming vegan tomato soup recipe is best made using juicy, ripe tomatoes. These come into season in September but it can also be enjoyed all year round

Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

Make a batch of classic broccoli and stilton soup with the help of a soup maker. It's freezable so you can make ahead for busy days, or a packed lunch

Create a batch of creamy parsnip and carrot soup recipe for a warming lunch or supper. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers for busy days

Our French onion soup is deliciously rich and easy to make at home. This savoury soup is perfect for using up a garden glut and great for dinner parties

Get three of your 5-a-day in one serving with this healthy, low-calorie tomato soup. The addition of meatballs and giant couscous means it's filling, too

This healthy low-calorie courgette soup rcipe is a delicious way to use up a seasonal veg glut. Plus it's freezable, so you can make it in summer and enjoy all year

This silky smooth, super versatile vegetarian soup is perfect for a dinner party starter, everyday dinner or warming lunch. Plus it's two of your five-a-day

Do something different with a pack of tortellini. This filling soup is full of fibre and veg, plus it's low in fat. The perfect lunch or supper

This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Use chicken, ramen noodles, spinach, sweetcorn and eggs to make this warming soup, ideal for when you crave something comforting yet light and wholesome.

Of the winter soups, leek and potato is one of the most comforting and familiar. This easy Vichyssoise recipe by Darina Allen makes the most of seasonal, local veg

Blend this comforting and colourful carrot and coriander soup recipe in a soup maker. Serve straight away with crusty bread or freeze it

There's minimal prep time to make this hearty bean soup, which works just as well as an easy dinner or packed in a flask for lunch

Serve up this creamy leek and potato soup on cold days when you want something warming and comforting. Made with a soup maker, it's good for lunch or supper

Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup. You can toast the seeds, too, and add as a topping