Creamy and comforting, with just a hint of spice.

A nutrient-rich soup that feeds the soul as well as being a soothing Sunday activity to undertake when the weather's against you.

A lentil soup that's inspired by shorbat adas, a dish often served during Ramadan, does wonders when you're in need of a little nourishment.

All the good stuff in one bowl.

Build a rich and nourishing broth with minimum fuss thanks to the power of dashi.

Gazpacho with pickled celery and oysters recipe - For quick-pickled celery, combine ingredients in a small bowl, season to taste and set aside to pickle until required. Combine bread, shallot, vinegar and 125ml water in a bowl and leave briefly to soften (2-3 minutes). Transfer to a blender, add tomato, garlic, olive oil, tarragon and oyster juice.

A soul-reviving soup.

Serve this simple soup just with bread or toast or add a seafood element by placing thinly sliced sashimi-grade scallops or fish in the serving bowls before ladling in the hot soup.

Minestrone needn't take hours of your time to prepare. This version uses a few tasty shortcuts to cut the cooking time but not the flavour.

Spiced pumpkin soup with onion bhajis and curry leaves recipe - Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion, garlic and chilli and sauté until onion is translucent (4-5 minutes).