Warming winter soups

Nadia Lim's seafood chowder recipe is an absolute must-try. Packed with prawns, shellfish and with the comforting flavours of smoked fish, this creamy soup is simply delicious served with crusty bread on a cold day

There’s something pleasingly complete about Nadia Lim's chicken and egg noodle soup. A big bowl of this on a winter’s night is incredibly comforting, especially when drizzled with roast chilli vinegar.

Do you love smooth, creamy mushroom soup, but also love the meaty texture of whole mushrooms? Here Nadia Lim has gone for both in this comforting mushroom and thyme soup with roquefort croutons.

Is there anything more comforting on a cold winter's day than a hot bowl of French onion soup? Especially with a thick slice of toasted bread loaded with melted gruyere cheese.

Packed full of vitamin C, the versatile pumpkin adds more than just colour to a dish. So try this delicious Thai pumpkin soup with coconut and lime for a comforting dinner during these cold winter months.

Pea and ham soup is a classic winter warmer. Here we’ve nabbed a little of the ham hock to serve on the side in the form of cheesy toasted sandwiches.

Nici Wickes' curried pear and parsnip soup recipe has a velvety texture and spicy-sweet flavour. The addition of a starchy potato brings the parsnip and pear together beautifully. Serve with crispy bacon and enjoy!

This smoky tomato seafood soup is a deliciously comforting meal that is perfectly rich and hearty and great served with crusty bread for mopping up the incredible juices.

Cauliflower and courgette add beautiful flavour and creaminess to this warming soup. Top with prosciutto and parsley, then serve with toasted sourdough for a balanced and tasty meal.

If you're looking for a winter warmer, this is the dish for you! Combining creamy buttercup squash with beautiful mild spices and added flavour from cream cheese, a bowl of this soup is like a warm hug.

This fragrant soup is a fantastic idea for a quick dinner or lunch. With punchy flavours, homemade chicken meatballs and noodles to bulk it up, it's a delicious meal that will be on the table in just 30 minutes.

Nici Wickes shares her mum's chilled tomato and fennel soup recipe. This dish is so refreshing and light, you can see why it's a favourite in French cuisine. Serve for lunch or on a balmy evening