Soups
14 soups recipes from the Simmer & Salt kitchen.
Most of these take about 45 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Egg Drop Soup at 15 min. 12 of the 14 are rated easy, and 4 are vegetarian. Newest additions: Brown Windsor Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup and Cock-a-Leekie Soup.
Brown Windsor Soup
A rich, hearty Victorian soup of beef and vegetables, thickened and finished with a splash of Madeira.
Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing, golden chicken broth with tender chicken, vegetables and egg noodles. The ultimate comforting soup when you need it.
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Scotland's classic chicken and leek soup, gently simmered with a few prunes for a hint of sweetness.
Crab and Sweetcorn Soup
A thick, silky soup of sweetcorn and crab meat with ribbons of egg. A takeaway starter favourite.
Egg Drop Soup
A simple, soothing soup of chicken broth with delicate ribbons of egg.
Italian Wedding Soup
Tiny meatballs, small pasta and greens in a clear chicken broth. Hearty but light.
New England Clam Chowder
A thick, creamy soup of clams, potatoes, bacon and onion. A Boston classic.
Pappa al Pomodoro
A thick Tuscan tomato and bread soup with garlic, basil and olive oil. Simple, comforting and very cheap.
Ribollita
A thick Tuscan bread and bean soup with cavolo nero and vegetables. Even better reheated the next day.
Stracciatella Soup
A Roman egg-drop soup: beaten egg and Parmesan swirled into hot broth to form delicate ribbons.
Tomato Soup
Silky, rich tomato soup made with tinned and fresh tomatoes, a little butter and a splash of cream. Pure comfort in 40 minutes.
Tortellini in Brodo
Little filled pasta served in a clear, rich chicken broth with Parmesan. Comfort food from Emilia-Romagna.
Spiced Carrot & Red Lentil Soup
Silky, warming and naturally vegan — carrots and red lentils blended with cumin and a squeeze of lemon.
Sweetcorn & Potato Chowder
A creamy, smoky New England-style soup with sweetcorn, potatoes and crispy bacon.