A lemony lentil soup, a restorative chicken, pasta and parmesan bowlful, and a smoky aubergine broth thick with spicy goodness
Contrary to what many believe, an outstanding soup requires real skill. The reason, simply, is that there is nowhere to hide. Every spoonful is practically identical to the other, so you have to create a certain complexity, a touch of drama, to keep your guests engaged. That’s why I invest time and effort in today’s soups, building flavours and textures from the bottom up, by adding ingredients in increments, as well as acidity, textural contrasts, aromas and spices, to end up with a bowl that’s full of warm, characterful appeal.
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