Satisfying Soups

Budget-stretching one-pot wonders that lift the spirits, warm hearts and delight tastebuds.

Budget-stretching one-pot wonders.

Creamy bean soup with sage and parmesan

This is an easy recipe for a quick smart meal on the run, take to work to reheat for a work lunch or to keep in the freezer for emergencies.

Harira

Harira is a Moroccan chickpea, lentil and vegetable soup traditionally eaten to break the fast during Ramadan. Rice and lamb or chicken can also be added to the soup.

Mushroom minestrone with barley

Use any fresh mushrooms you like in any combination for this.

Spicy chicken & tortilla soup

Probably more Tex than Mex, but either way, it’s speedy, tasty, satisfying and impressive to serve.

Spicy Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup

This soup from The Low GI Vegetarian Cookbook (Hachette) will thicken slightly on standing. You can replace the chickpeas with soy beans or any kind of white bean.

Sweet potato and lentil curry soup

This easy and inexpensive soup will really fill those hollow legs on a wintry day when you and yours need warming up. It's suitable for vegetarians and anyone on a gluten-free diet.

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