Vegetable soup recipes

A vibrant green blended soup with half-fat crème fraîche that's healthy and filling - make a batch and freeze

Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto – perfect for the depths of winter.

Make the pesto a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge, ready to top this healthy French vegetable soup from Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Warm up your week with this nourishing healthy vegetable soup that's packed with veggies and pasta, and easy to freeze ahead

Healthy, flavour-packed and low-cost, this soup's ideal for taking to work for lunch

This hearty vegetarian soup will warm up cold winter nights and can be frozen for later

Roz Denny creates a delicously rich, wintry and cheesy soup – serve with a hunk of crusty bread

A satisfying low-fat soup that's packed with wholesome vegetables and filling chickpeas. Serve with slices of toasted cheese-topped baguette to dip in

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

James Martin's rustic vegetable soup can be blended to give a smooth texture, both versions are complemented by crisp, cheese-topped bread

A classic vegetable broth with a spicy twist, the perfect warmer for a cold night

Broth isn't just for winter, try our spring version with plenty of greens and meaty chicken breast. Top with crunchy Parmesan toasts for added crunch

Use roasted vegetables in this speedy, low calorie soup - we used peppers, aubergines, onions and courgettes. Serve with herby ricotta-topped rye bread

Enjoy this hearty pepper, sweet potato and paprika soup as a starter, or for lunch on a cold winter's day. If venturing outdoors, take it with you in a flask.

A satisfying soup which is delicately spiced and works well as a rustic starter

Goat's cheese toasts give a contrast in texture to this silky smooth soup - a special dinner party starter or seasonal lunch

Batch cook a vegetable soup when you have a seasonal bounty and you'll always have a healthy meal in the freezer

Sweet peas and peppery watercress are a perfect match for early summer, but you can adapt this soup to suit all year round

A low-fat, vegetarian soup that everyone will love - passata and whole milk give a silky smooth finish

Kids love this rich, warming soup but it's sophisticated enough for adults, too

Up your vegetable intake with this fragrant pumpkin soup spiced with Asian flavours

A delicious vegetable soup with a nutty bite, it's so simple to make and low-fat. By Gary Rhodes

Batch cook this healthy vegetable soup then pack into lunchboxes and freeze - it's spiced with coriander, fennel, turmeric and ginger