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Soups

Sustaining, nutritious, quick, easy and cheap to make, it's no surprise that soups are so popular. You'll find every type of pottage on the site, from classic watercress and gazpacho to roasted tomato and chilled versions too.

 
 
 
Leek, Onion and Potato Soup Serves 4

Leek, Onion and Potato Soup

This is one of Delia's favourite soups and it's easy to see why! The ultimate in comfort soups, it also uses some of the cheapest vegetables around for luxury taste at a low price.

 
 
Black Forest Ham and Lentil SoupServes 6

Black Forest Ham and Lentil Soup

In this recipe, Delia uses tinned lentils and smoky Black Forest ham to create a soup that will hit the spot on a cold evening. As she says, soups are ideal if you haven't got much time to cook but want more than a ready meal…

 
 
Bloody Mary SoupServes 2

Bloody Mary Soup

A spicy low-fat soup that has a lovely kick of Tabasco and balsamic to complement the tomatoes. You can even add a shot of vodka if you've a mind to!

 
 
Asparagus SoupServes 6

Asparagus Soup

Make the most of asparagus while it's here - you can even make it into soup, to be served warm or chilled depending on the weather!

 
 
Ajo Blanco – Chilled Almond SoupServes 4

Ajo Blanco – Chilled Almond Soup

It may sound unusual, but you really must try this cooling, summery almond soup - a Spanish classic and just the thing for lunch on a balmy day.

 
 
A Summer Soup of Lettuce, Cucumber and PeasServes 4

A Summer Soup of Lettuce, Cucumber and Peas

Low-fat and lovely, this hot-weather soup will become a regular in your repertoire, especially if your garden is overflowing with home-grown produce…

 
 
Butter Bean, Bacon and Parsley Soup

Butter Bean, Bacon and Parsley Soup

Butter beans, boiled on their own (as I remember them at school) tend to be dull, but they make a good, thick, creamy soup and have the great virtue of being able to absorb other flavours really well.

 
 
Carrot and Coriander SoupServes 6

Carrot and Coriander Soup

This lovely carrot soup is best in winter or spring when carrots are full of flavour but not quite as sweet as summer crops.

 
 
Carrot and Artichoke SoupServes 6-8

Carrot and Artichoke Soup

I love serving this, one of my most favourite soups. First, it has an extremely rich, beautiful colour, almost saffron I would say. And second, people can never quite guess what it is. Jerusalem artichokes don't look user-friendly, but once you've cu

 
 
Black Bean Soup with Black Bean SalsaServes 4

Black Bean Soup with Black Bean Salsa

This soup is simply stunning, one you'll want to make over and over again. Black beans don't have a strong flavour of their own but they do carry other flavours superbly, while at the same time yielding a unique velvety texture. If you forget to soak