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Fresh Broccoli and Pea Soup | Easy Homemade Soup Recipe

This fresh broccoli and pea soup is light, clean, and gently nourishing. It is designed to keep the vegetables tasting green and natural, without cream or heaviness. Quick to prepare and easy to manage, this soup suits everyday family cooking and is especially good when you want something warming that still feels fresh and balanced.   Recipe Information   Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Skill level: Beginner   Ingredients   1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 300 g broccoli, chopped, including the stalk 150 … Read more

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Easy Thai-Inspired Vegetarian Coconut Soup

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This Thai-inspired vegetarian coconut soup is gentle, comforting, and deeply aromatic, designed especially for calm home cooking. It takes its inspiration from classic Thai flavour ideas such as coconut milk, lime, and soft aromatic vegetables, but it is not a traditional or named Thai dish. Everything here has been rebuilt from the ground up for a domestic kitchen and for cooks who want reassurance at every step. I return to this soup when I want something soothing but still lively. The coconut milk gives softness and body, the vegetables bring colour and balance, and the lime lifts everything at the … Read more

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Lemon Red Lentil Soup

This soup is bright, mild, and nourishing, with red lentils giving it a gently creamy texture without cream. Lemon juice adds a fresh finish that lifts the earthy lentils, making it excellent for both light lunches and easy evening meals.   Recipe Information   Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Equipment: Large saucepan, wooden spoon   Ingredients   1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 200 g red lentils, rinsed 900 ml vegetable stock Zest and juice of 1 lemon … Read more

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Creamy Broccoli Soup

This is a calm, green soup that is mild in flavour, silky in texture, and reassuringly simple to make. Broccoli’s natural sweetness and gentle green colour give it a smooth, comforting character that suits beginners.   Recipe Information   Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Equipment: Large saucepan, wooden spoon, blender or stick blender   Ingredients   1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 450 g broccoli florets 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 750 ml vegetable stock Salt, to taste Black pepper, to … Read more

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Simple Carrot and Vegetable Soup

This is a gentle, everyday soup that suits all seasons and all levels of confidence. It is smooth, lightly sweet from the carrots, and comforting without being heavy. It is the sort of soup you can return to again and again. Calm to make, forgiving in timing, and reliable in flavour. Recipe Information Serves: 4Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesEquipment: Large saucepan, wooden spoon, blender or stick blender Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped 600 g carrots, peeled and sliced 1 medium potato, peeled … Read more

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Simple Courgette Soup

This is a light, gently flavoured soup that feels fresh without being thin. Courgettes cook quickly and blend into a smooth, pale green soup with a mild, comforting taste that suits all ages. It is an easy recipe for beginners and a good way to use up a glut of courgettes. The soup is made in one pot and finished simply, keeping it reliable and unfussy. Recipe Information Block Serves: 4Prep time: 10 minutesCooking time: 25 minutesEquipment: Large saucepan, wooden spoon, stick blender or jug blender Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 medium courgettes, sliced … Read more

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Everyday Tomato Soup

This is a straightforward, dependable tomato soup with a smooth texture and gentle acidity. It uses tinned tomatoes, making it reliable all year round and ideal for cooks who want consistent results without complication. Slowly cooking the onion builds sweetness, which balances the tomatoes naturally. The soup is blended until smooth and finished simply, keeping it familiar and comforting. Recipe Information Block Serves: 4Prep time: 10 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesEquipment: Large saucepan, wooden spoon, stick blender or jug blender Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, finely diced 1 tablespoon tomato purée 2 x … Read more

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Simple Leek and Potato Soup

This is a steady, comforting soup that relies on careful cooking rather than strong flavours. Leeks soften gently to give sweetness, while potatoes provide body and a naturally creamy texture without needing cream. It is an excellent recipe for beginners, using familiar ingredients and clear steps. The soup is forgiving, economical, and well suited to everyday family meals. Recipe Information Block Serves: 4Prep time: 15 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesEquipment: Large saucepan, wooden spoon, stick blender or jug blender Ingredients 30 g butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium leeks 2 medium potatoes 1 litre vegetable stock Salt and black pepper, … Read more

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