Hearty soups

Nutrient-dense chicken noodle soup If you've been ill or you are not such a good eater, this healthy nutrient-dense chicken noodle soup will definitely help.
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Bouillabaisse Originally a humble fisherman's soup using the remains of the day's catch, bouillabaisse has now one of the great Provençal dishes.
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Chicken noodle soup This spicy Mexican soup, Sopa Seca de Fideas, is made with thin fideo noodles, which are similar to angel hair pasta.
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Cock-a-leekie soup The traditional method involves the slow simmering of a whole chicken, but today it can be prepared with less time and effort.
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Fish soup with saffron and fennel This rustic, Mediterranean-style fish soup - flavoured with brandy, orange, and fennel - is simple to prepare and sure to please.
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French onion soup This world-renowned Parisian classic can be given extra punch with a spoonful of brandy in each bowl.
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Hungarian goulash soup The warming flavours of beef, onions, tomato, and paprika make this traditional soup a rich and satisfying meal.
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Lentil soup This hearty vegetarian soup is just a touch spicy and is quick and easy to prepare. Add an extra touch with a spoon of natural yogurt.
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Lobster bisque The name 'bisque' refers to a shellfish soup with cream and is thought to have come from the Spanish Biscay region.
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Minestrone This substantial soup makes a great lunch or supper dish, and you can add whatever vegetables are in season.
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New England clam chowder Americans often serve this traditional, creamy soup with small oyster-shaped saltine crackers. Try the Manhattan version as well.
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Salmorejo A fresh soup from southern Spain, similar to Gazpacho but with the addition of delicious serrano ham and boiled eggs.
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Sopa de tortilla Fresh lime juice, coriander, and dried poblano chillies give a Mexican flavour to this tomato soup with its crunch tortilla strips.
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Stracciatella with pasta A flavoursome light soup, this stracciatella with pasta is also simple and quick to prepare, and makes a perfect light lunch.
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Tuscan bean soup This classic vegetable and bean dish, Ribollita, is named after the traditional method of re-boiling soup from the day before.
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Winter vegetable soup Some people call this 'Penny Soup', not just because it is inexpensive to make but because the vegetables resemble coins.
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