Soup

Beans are the unsung hero. As Queen of Beans, to have the world fall in love with beans is one of my missions. Black beans are a great source of protein and fibre. They are rich in antioxidants, can help with weight loss and promote gut health. Black beans don’t...

This lightly spiced carrot and tahini turmeric soup is creamy, warming, and naturally plant-based. Roasted sweet potato and garlic add mellow sweetness and depth, while carrots, onion, coriander, cumin, turmeric, umami stock, tahini, and lemon blend into a smooth golden soup. Shelled hemp and black sesame seeds make a simple,...

This Japanese-inspired plant-based soup marries delicate savoury flavours with a light, creamy richness. Murasaki sweet potatoes, shredded mushrooms, sweet white miso, ginger, tamari, and coconut cream simmer together until the potatoes are tender and melt-in-your-mouth, while Cavolo Nero adds deep green nourishment. Finished with mizuna greens and furikaki, it is...

This gingered orange squash soup is soothing, fragrant, and naturally sweet. Butternut squash or pumpkin is simmered with onion, garlic, fresh ginger, umami stock, orange juice, orange zest, and a scant pinch of nutmeg, then blended until silky smooth. A spoonful of almond cream and fresh orange garnish make it...

This broccoli and lemon cashew cream soup is smooth, bright, and comforting. Broccoli, carrots, celery or fennel, onion, garlic, tamari, and basil simmer in umami stock before being blended with soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and sweet white miso. The result is a creamy dairy-free soup with a fresh...

This sweet potato bisque is silky, smoky, and gently tangy from balsamic-sautéed onions and peppers. Rosemary, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, umami stock, and creamy white beans give the soup depth and body, while whole beans stirred in at the end add hearty texture. It is comforting, nourishing, and naturally plant-based.

This creamy asparagus soup is fresh, silky, and deeply satisfying. Tender asparagus is simmered with onion, garlic, herbs, tamari, and umami stock, then blended with soaked cashews, spinach, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice for a vibrant dairy-free creaminess. Serve with sliced lemon, crispy shallots, and a swirl of oat or...

This red lentil tahini soup is hearty, creamy, and full of plant-based protein. Spring onions, carrots, celery, garlic, ginger, cumin, and turmeric build a warm aromatic base, while red lentils simmer into a nourishing soup enriched with tahini and brightened with lemon zest and juice. Toasted pumpkin seeds add a...

This vibrant, velvety green soup is packed with nourishing vegetables and layered with deep umami flavor. Kale, broccoli, courgette, spinach, and aromatics are blended with creamy tahini, white miso, and nutritional yeast for a rich, satisfying texture without any dairy. Fresh lime adds a bright finish, while crispy roasted chickpeas...

Miso is a fermented soybean paste used to flavour various dishes, but is most widely used as a stock to season soups. Miso’s natural fermentation process creates a combination of enzymes that strengthen and nourish the intestinal tract. As a result, the blood that nourishes the balance of the body...