Whether it’s a nutrient-packed vegetable soup paired with a chunk of crusty bread, or ramen with a deliciously savoury broth, there are few things more comforting than a hearty bowl of soup.
Making your own soups from scratch is also easier than you think – and the following cookbooks are the perfect way to find new recipes for creating your own bowl of warming goodness.
There’s a Soup for That
Soup as medicine, soup to impress, and even soup as emotional support: this cookbook by Instagram’s favourite soup aficionado Theresa von Wangenheim has everything. Expect eye-catching recipes such as Gochujang Pastina, Mushroom Knödel, Thai Basil Gazpacho, and more, as well as dedicated chapters for making your own stocks, broths, toppings and sides (including a four-ingredient bagel).
Soup Broth Bread
A love letter to soup in all its forms, Rachel Allen’s cookbook runs the gamut of classics like French onion soup topped with gruyère toast, alongside newer, inventive flavour combinations and bakes to accompany your bowl of choice.
The Delia Collection: Soup
Delia Smith’s tried-and-true recipes are essential for any home cook, and the 50-plus soups that feature in this dedicated cookbook are no exception. As with all of Delia’s titles, this book covers the fundamentals and classics of soup-making to hone your confidence in the kitchen.
Soupologie
One of the great things about soup is that it can easily be adapted to suit dietary preferences and requirements. For those looking for recipes that are plant-based, gluten-free, or simply packed with nutrients, this cookbook has plenty of flavourful, healthy soup recipes that will leave you feeling full, satisfied, and energised.
The Soup Book
Soup is a great way to celebrate fresh, seasonal produce. From Keralan Prawn Soup to Butterbean Soup with Rocket Pesto, this compilation of recipes from some of the world’s top chefs – including Raymond Blanc, Dan Barber and Alice Waters – highlights the sheer variety of hero ingredients and flavour bases that can go into a bowl of hearty goodness.