Soup

There's such a lot of things that go with soup - from simple croutons to baguette slices with grilled cheese, to scones and muffins.

Some of these soups can be served as a first course, but with the addition of their savoury accompaniments, most of them will make a substantial main course.

There are thick, hearty winter soups here - a meal in a bowl - as well as cream soups, elegant broths just right for a light meal or as a first course to a two-course dinner. And there's a chapter on packaged soups that you can make wonderful with a few cunning additions.