Whether cool weather or feeling under the weather, a hearty bowl of soup can come to the rescue of anyone. Soup is often the classic band aid for temporary relief when feeling sick. Those who live in cooler climate places also use soup as a way to heat up on ice cold winter days. The smells of soup in the kitchen invite warmth into the soul. Who would not love sitting down by a fire with a bowl of the best homemade soup from your own kitchen!

The recipes contained here are proof that almost anything can be made into soup. Your favourite meats or vegetables can be the star ingredients. However, some of the best soups in the world are those where the best of both worlds combine to make a hearty broth exploding with flavours.

Some homemade soup recipes can be made low in fat and with lower sodium content than your average shelf soup can. While it helps to have salt in many of these recipes for taste, it is a good idea to add a little at a time until you are happy with the flavours.

Soups can be a light and delicious lunch, or a fulfilling and hearty supper. Here you are sure to find a few recipes that will please the appetites of you and those in your family.