With the evenings drawing in and the slight chill in the air, it’s time to gather the family around the table with a bowl of steaming soup or hearty stew. Here’s a round up of recipes for soups and stews to make this autumn.
Ribolita
The ‘recooked’ bean soup from Tuscany is a perennial comforting favourite at this time of year - heart-warming and delicious, and cheap and easy to prepare coming from the Italian peasant 'poor food' tradition.
Classic French onion soup
An enduring classic from French cuisine, onion soup is always a welcome dish on a foggy autumn evening.
Vegan broccoli soup with miso and oyster mushrooms
A vibrant, green and delicious vegan soup with broccoli and plenty of umami. The perfect dish as the summer turns into autumn.
Chicken and sweetcorn soup
A delicious thick and creamy country chicken and sweetcorn soup is a surefire winner for all the family.
Roasted pumpkin and pear soup
Try this rich and tasty roasted pumpkin soup with pear recipe, an American classic Halloween and Thanksgiving appetiser by the food blogger Laurel Evans.
Pumpkin velouté soup, with apple and curry
Spicy yet smooth and delicately flavoured: discover the easy recipe for pumpkin velouté soup with apple and curry.
'Life Saving Dahl' recipe
A soup-like red lentil dahl based on a family recipe, this is one of the most satisfying dishes you will ever eat. The recipe is from writer Simon Majumdar and features in his book Eat My Globe, where he claims this soup saved his life.
Jerusalem artichoke soup and chips
Here is how to prepare a wholesome and gourmet Jerusalem artichoke soup with a twist, to be served with crispy and tasty artichoke chips.
Minestrone with amaranth, white beans and kale
Try this tasty version of minestrone, the thick Italian vegetable soup, with amaranth, white beans and kale. It's a perfect winter everyday meal for the family.
Prawn and fennel chowder
A wholesome soup with prawns and fennel, this chowder is a great everyday meal for the family, perfect to be served for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Matzah ball soup recipe by Jessica Rosval
Jessica Rosval, the young Canadian chef at Casa Maria Luigia shares her family recipe for matzah ball soup turning leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas ingredients into a tasty heartwarming soup in aid of Food for Soul's campaign, 'Cooking is an Act of Love'.
Thai khao soi soup
Try this recipe for the very popular Thai curry crispy noodle soup, made with chicken, coconut milk, spices and vegetables.
Clam chowder
Try this clam chowder recipe: it's a wholesome and hearty soup made with clams, but also diced potatoes, onions, celery and bacon.
Pea soup with tempeh
Looking for a new vegan soup recipe? Try this delicious and wholesome pea soup to be served with fried tempeh on top. Surprisingly filling.
Haddock chowder
Haddock chowder is a tasty recipe for a fish-based main course: here is an easy and quick way to prepare it at home.
Split pea soup
Learn how to make a classic split-pea soup flavoured with carrots, onions, and celery. Serve with a side of crusty bread for a filling lunch or dinner.
Mexican chicken soup
Mexican chicken soup is ideal for lunch or dinner, especially when you are craving a warming soup with a hint of spice. It is packed with protein and good-for-you veggies. Give it a go.