Soups are perfect for lunch or as a starter before a heftier main course, and are very easy to put together. They are also a great way to use up left-over ingredients, and a big pot can last the family for days – saving you both time and money.
We’re partial to a good wholesome soup here at RTÉ Food, so we’ve picked out our top five recipes for you to enjoy. Bon appétit!
Brian’s Winter Warmer Flu-Fighting Soup
Winter’s not for a while yet, but colds and flu wait for no woman! This comforting soup is packed with vitamins to keep you healthy despite the increasing chill in the air. Serve with natural yoghurt, chopped herbs and croutons to add a special touch. Find out how to make it here.
French Onion Soup
Experience a taste of Paris with this traditional onion soup. Loaded with butter and cheese, it’s a bit on the fattening side – but mon Dieu, is it delicious! Best served with a crispy baguette, an invigorating French onion soup is even thought to sober you up after a long night on the tiles. Get the recipe here.
Year-Round Green Vegetable Soup
This nutritious recipe works all year round. Smooth, silky and full of goodness, you’ll never get tired of this vibrant green soup! We’ve gone with spinach as the main ingredient, but you can switch it up with finely chopped green cabbage, watercress, diced courgettes or cucumbers, dark green lettuce leaves...the choice is endless. Check out the recipe here.
Rich Tomato Shellfish Soup
This unusual, spicy soup makes a lovely shellfish broth that is perfect for a cold day. The mussels, raw prawns and chorizo add a heartiness which makes this quite a filling dish! For a step-by-step guide on how to make it, click here.
Vegetable Soup
Is there anything better than a classic vegetable soup? Carrots, parsnips, celery, turnips and leeks all work well – or use whatever veggies are in season/in your fridge. Make a salsa for the top out of tomato, melon, pineapple and parsley to add flavour and interest. Read the yummy recipe here.
Kayla Walsh
