Cheats make French onion Soup cheap, delicious and satisfying - there's definitely something in the soup that's great for any number of occasions around the world. Whether you prefer French onion or smooth chicken soups or rich brothy spicy brothy soups, this is your soup list - many of these recipes can easily be used in the same way.

Scottish chicken and leek soup

A satisfying, stand-alone meal This traditional Scottish soup contains rice, just enough to provide substance and leave you full. Use the carcass from a roasted chicken; it’s the perfect choice as it lends the stock a full-bodied flavor, and you can add the leftover chicken nearer the end to retain a tenderness. The prunes lend a gentle sweetness, and the soup is delicious with a scattering of chopped parsley.

Curried cauliflower soup

Not exactly the cauliflower soup that you know it for, with a velvet smooth richness, that the cream cheese and coconut milk offers, the warmth from green chilli and a definite spicy edge from some curry powder. It feels truly indulgent and yet is surprisingly low on carb, and when it's served up topped with dried onion flakes, fresh coriander, a dash of chilli and a bit of lime zest you get quite the tastebud experience.

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Cucumber and yogurt gazpacho soup

A summery alternative Gazpacho usually comes with tomato, but this cucumber and avocado recipe give the summer soup a delicious new look and feel. Plain yogurt will give it a better thickness; the yogurt will create a smooth texture for this gazpacho along with avocado, whereas cucumber and mint will give you a refreshing taste. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare (no cooking necessary), but for this recipe to get the chilled quality you desire, let it stand in the freezer for around 10 minutes prior to serving.

Roast pumpkin soup with blue cheese

Aroma and Italian influences Spanish this gorgeous soup, adding the sweetness of pumpkin, the subtle flavor of garlic and rosemary. Virgin oil gives the silky texture, while blue cheese offers a salty, sour finish that pairs well with pumpkin sweet. The side of thick bread to complement it will also be full dinner.

Vegetable soup with dumplings

A vibrant, healthy soup features a whole spectrum of colourful vegetables, ranging from parsnips and carrots to beetroot and leeks. The light and fluffy dumplings delight in sopping up all the gorgeous stock, and you can easily make them vegan by swapping the butter for vegan suet.

Carrot and paprika soup

There’s beauty in simplicity when it comes to soup, and this tasty pot of pure comfort certainly fits the bill. This soup is easy and cheap to cook, packs in loads of fresh flavours and, best of all, is packed full of goodness. We gently cook carrot and potato in stock with a pinch of paprika, then blitz it into a smooth, delicious soup. We top it with a hefty knob of butter, a good squeeze of lemon juice and a grating of Parmesan to really take it up a gear.

Clam chowder

Clam chowder sounds quite daunting, but we promise that if you try this recipe once, it will become an instant favourite. This soup captures the essence of traditional New England chowder, packing it with creamy, thick liquid and loading it with salty lardons and plump clams.

Pork tang yuan dumplings and meatballs noodle soup

Although it might be traditional to tuck into this dish on Chinese New Year, there is no doubt in my mind this is an impressive one-pot recipe that could be enjoyed all year round! Sticky glutinous rice dumplings and a fragrant savoury broth mix with noodles and a spicy pork meatball medley that spices up with ginger, chilli, fresh coriander and more.

Roasted carrot and sage soup with garlic pittas

Deliciously cheap and simple, and about as fuss-free to make as you can get - just about what a good soup should be! This roasted carrot and sage soup serves as the busy family meal; if your loved ones turn up to eat at various times, this is an ideal soup you can leave on a low heat on the stove for everyone to dish up as they please. If you fancy it, you could use sweet potatoes, parsnips or butternut squash instead.

Bacon and bean broth

Traditional Tuscan bean soup receives a twist, with this warming broth marrying haricot and cannellini beans with salty strips of bacon lardons. Bursting with color, texture and flavour, this soup is as hearty as it is healthful. While you may think sugar is an odd ingredient for this soup, it mellows the natural acidity of the tomatoes and enhances the deeper tones.

Final Thoughts

Soup is great because you can throw in whatever random ingredients are sitting in your fridge. You can make a chilled cucumber bowl when it is hot outside, or boil a big pot of chicken and leek soup to fight off a nasty cold. These recipes do not cost much money at all. If you do not have a specific vegetable, just swap it for something else. You cannot really mess it up. Grab a big spoon, pick a recipe from the list, and start cooking dinner.

Common Questions Answered

Can you cook the vegetable dumpling soup a day early?

You can make the actual veggie broth ahead of time, but do not drop the dumplings in yet. If they sit in the liquid inside your fridge overnight, they turn into a soggy mess. Keep them separate and cook them in the hot broth right before you eat.

How do you make the cauliflower soup taste way creamier?

Skip the expensive heavy cream. Just stir in some basic cream cheese and a little bit of coconut milk while blending. It makes the whole pot super thick and smooth without adding a bunch of carbs.

What is the best way to save leftover pork meatball and noodle soup?

Put the liquid broth and the pork meatballs together in a plastic container and stick it in the fridge. But keep the noodles and the sticky rice dumplings in a completely different container. If you leave them in the liquid, they will absorb all the broth by morning and leave you with a dry bowl.

Is the freezer step necessary for the cucumber gazpacho?

Yes, do not skip it. Cold soups taste really weird and flat if they are warm or room temperature. Putting the blended mix in the freezer for ten minutes gives it that sharp, icy kick that makes the mint taste good.