AmericanCorn ChowderA thick, creamy American soup packed with sweet corn and soft potatoes, with a little smoked paprika for depth. Simple pantry cooking that turns into a filling dinner.1 h·Serves 4
ItalianMinestrone SoupA thick Italian vegetable soup with beans, small pasta and a spoonful of tomato, simmered until everything is tender. Filling, budget-friendly and even better the next day.1 h·Serves 6
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 ShorbaA 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 YakhniA 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