Simmer

Soup is comfort in a bowl: nourishing, affordable and endlessly adaptable. But it can also be fresh, fiery, fragrant, hearty and seriously inventive. For every season, every taste and every mood, SIMMER celebrates the world's greatest soups and stews, from time-honoured classics to brilliant twists and unexpected discoveries.

From Iran to Iceland, the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and everywhere in between, this is soup without borders. Discover cooling bowls for hot days, slow-simmered stews for cold nights, delicate broths, creamy chowders, meaty classics, vibrant vegetable soups and even something sweet.

Expect nostalgia, surprise and plenty of flavour, ladled up in equal measure:

• Fresh and zingy: Bloody Mary Gazpacho, Persian 'Matzo Ball' Soup
• Creamy and vibrant: Sweetcorn Chowder, Jamaican Callaloo
• Hearty and homely: Proper Pea and Ham, Fake Shark's Fin Soup
• Spiced and soul-warming: Turkey Mulligatawny, Sweet Afghan Pumpkin Soup
• Rich and fragrant: Sweet Potato and Apricot Tagine, Chinese Braised Beef Soup
• Plus: Clever finishing touches that turn a good bowl into a great one.