Five of our favourite soup recipes for cool nights
This lentil soup with potato and lemon is the perfect dish to have simmering away on a cool day. (ABC News: Lina Jebeile)
There are few things as comforting and nourishing as a warm bowl of soup on a cool night and these tried and tested recipes are some of our favourites.
From a simple chicken and vegetable and a classic minestrone to traditional lentil and hot and sour dumpling soups, we have something to suit all tastes and diets.
Simple chicken and vegetable soup
Potatoes, carrots and peas make this a nourishing meal that's perfect for the colder months. (ABC News: Heidi Sze)
Slow and steady is the best approach to take with this chicken and vegetable soup from Heidi Sze.
It's packed with pantry staples, chunky root vegetables, plus peas and shredded chicken and is as simple as it is nutritious.
Spiced lentil and tomato soup
Enjoy this soup topped with chopped parsley and Aleppo pepper in butter and served with crusty bread or a warm pita. (ABC News: Lina Jebeile)
Lina Jebeile's Lebanese-inspired lentil soup is infused with warming spices and a rich tomato flavour.
It's simple to make, is ready in less than 30 minutes and is even better when served with crusty bread or warm pita on the side.
Hot and sour dumpling soup
Frozen dumplings and vegetable stock form the basis of this hot and sour soup. (ABC News: Hetty Lui McKinnon)
In this recipe from Hetty Lui McKinnon, frozen dumplings are served in a hot and sour soup in a dish that mashes up Chinese wonton soup with Thai tom yum soup.
Cooked in a fragrant and punchy broth with notes of lemongrass and ginger, reinforced with a generous amount of zesty lime juice, this easy and comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
Simple and hearty minestrone soup
Minestrone is a classic and warming soup for the cooler months. (ABC News: Annika Kafcaloudis)
Minestrone soup is a classic for a reason and Julia Busuttil Nishimura's rendition is incredibly simple.
In addition to being an affordable option, this hearty soup easily feeds a crowd and is delicious and nourishing.
Lebanese lentil soup with lemon
Topping the soup with a generous squeeze of lemon juice gives it an extra burst of flavour. (ABC News: Lina Jebeile)
This traditional Lebanese lentil soup, also known as Shorbat Adas bil Hamod, is a simple dish that's low in cost and big on flavour.
Tender lentils, potatoes, and a generous handful of Swiss chard or spinach combine to make a fragrant broth that's infused with the warmth of cumin.
It's the perfect soup to have gently simmering away.