Just Soup: Everything you need in a bowl

Studies have shown that food, when blended with water, performs a remarkable nutritional trick: it remains in your stomach for longer, allowing the absorption of maximum nutrients while at the same time keeping you feeling full. In ‘Just Soup’, Henrietta Clancy shares the secrets of some of the world’s best soups, from punchy Asian broths to the slow-cooked comfort foods of our childhood. Her delicious recipes are based on centuries of nutritional wisdom, and show that soup, so often overlooked as a starter or side dish, can take pride of place as the main meal.