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February 10, 2026
Spice up your life! 17 soups with a kick
What could be more warming than a tangy soup? Here are some excellent options, whether you're using up leftover veg or exploring unexpected new flavours
TL;DR
- Spice is crucial for elevating the flavor of soups, especially those made with potentially bland main ingredients.
- Soup making is generally forgiving, allowing for ingredient substitutions and variations.
- A stick blender is recommended for achieving the desired texture in most of the featured soups.
- Recipes include spiced carrot, parsnip, celeriac, cauliflower, lentil, black bean, pumpkin, squash, mussel, and chicken soups.
- Various spices like cumin, coriander, chilli, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, and star anise are highlighted.
- Specific chefs and their spiced soup creations are mentioned, including Nigel Slater, Thomasina Miers, Angela Hartnett, Jamie Oliver, Delia Smith, Yotam Ottolenghi, Hetty McKinnon, Nigella Lawson, Rukmini Iyer, José Pizarro, Anna Jones, Ravinder Bhogal, Mandy Yin, and Ottolenghi.
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