Rustic, comforting and simple; lentils of any colour form a hearty, nourishing base for cold-weather soups. The red lentil soup with yoghurt and coriander takes its cues from the Middle Eastern dish shorbat adas, and does wonders to revive the soul, as does the red lentil and beetroot number (don’t forget that final dollop of garlicky tahini). For more creature comforts, whip up the soup of chicken, kale and lentil; or for some spice in your life, make the green lentil and pumpkin soup with harissa.
Persian red lentil soup with tahini, beetroot and fried mint
Red lentil soup with yoghurt and coriander
Lentil and speck soup with beetroot slaw
Duck, lentil and snail soup with garlic and parsley oil
Smoked ham hock, caramelised onion and lentil soup
Lemon-yoghurt soup with lentils, brown rice and herbs
Green lentil soup with pumpkin and harissa
