It’s not all doom and gloom though! When winter hits, we love stepping into the kitchen to whip up hearty, veggie-filled soups. These comforting recipes will certainly warm you up from the inside out.
Warming winter soups to cosy up with
Darker days and wetter weather: winter has definitely arrived!
5 warming winter soups
1. Crispy Butter Bean & Spinach Soup
This zingy green soup by Melissa Hemsley in association with Tabasco is just what we need on a cold winter night!
2. Classic Watercress Soup
Quick and easy to make, this classic soup is made vegan with a milk alternative; ideal for a lighter soup that will still warm you up on cold nights.
3. Creamy Mushroom Soup with Garlic Toast
Sometimes, the simplest soups are the best ones. We love this recipe from Waitrose & Partners, which packs in plenty of earthy mushrooms. Pair it with homemade garlic bread for a filling meal.
4. Celeriac Soup with Toasted Hazelnuts and Truffle Oil
Looking for the perfect starter to your Christmas dinner? What could be easier and tastier for the festive season than this hearty soup? We love the addition of truffle oil!
5. Fresh Beetroot and Pumpkin Seed Soup
Look at that colour! This jewel of a soup contains carrots, beetroot and Oatly Creamy Oat; a dairy-free alternative to single cream.
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