PakistaniChicken Corn SoupA thick, gently peppery soup of shredded chicken, sweet corn and silky egg ribbons, in the style of Pakistani Chinese restaurants. Easy to make at home on a cold evening.55 min·Serves 4
IndianTomato Tamarind RasamA thin, peppery South Indian soup of tomato, tamarind and lentil water, finished with a sizzling mustard and curry leaf tempering. Quick to make and good with rice or on its own.50 min·Serves 4
PakistaniDaal Shorba (Smooth Red Lentil Soup with Ginger, Cumin and Lemon)A thin, silky soup of red and yellow lentils blended with ginger, tomato and carrot, then finished with a sizzling cumin and garlic ghee. Good on a cold evening with bread on the side.55 min·Serves 4
PakistaniChicken Yakhni (Clear Whole-Spice Chicken Broth Soup)A clear, gently spiced chicken soup simmered with fennel, ginger, garlic and whole spices, then finished with shredded chicken and lemon. Warming, light and easy to make on a cold evening.1 h 15 min·Serves 4