As we move into the cooler months, I always think one of the easiest ways to simplify your cooking is with soup. But when I say this, some people
question whether soup is substantial enough to play the role of a full meal.
Firstly, well, of course it is. A big bowl of soup makes for a fabulous light meal. Add a baguette and a pat of butter on the side and it can be very substantial indeed.

Not every meal has to be a full-tilt, foot-to-the-floor, bells-and-whistles feast. Natural variation in what you eat is a good thing. So while some might feel like a steak dinner, for others a simple bowl of vegetable soup could be just what the doctor ordered.

In this example, the pumpkin takes on the flavours of hard spices extremely well. A little cumin, coriander and turmeric makes for a lightly fragrant and warming soup.