If you spill it, you'll be sorry!

I think Soup is probably the most dangerous meal known to man - with the exception of chilled soup, of course. (Though even that can be dangerous on a tiled floor!) Anyone who has seen Young Frankenstein will remember that perfect camio by Gene Hackman as he poured a ladle full of screaming hot soup on the monster's lap.

In Britain, we must be a cautious bunch because most soup appears to variations on Heinze Tomato-ish soup. Every year, when our tomato crop ripens, I make soup by simply cooking and then seiving tomatoes. That is it. Proper tomato soup, fresh and refreshing. If I want tomato flavoured white sauce, I'll let you know; but don;t hold your breath.

So here are a bunch of soups ranging from something to start a meal to great big ones that you have for supper with hunks of fresh bread.

This is the kind of danger I hope you will grow to love!