In the thick of winter, nothing beats the comforting feeling of eating a steaming hot bowl of soup ... coach and recipe ...

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The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard. Bring 1.5 litres/2½ pints water to the boil in a large saucepan. Once boiling, stir in the stock cubes and miso paste.

add delicious umami flavours to endless marinades and, of course, it's the hero ingredient in the world-renowned miso soup.

My ideal sick day soup is one that involves minimal cooking ... Add kale to make sure you’re getting your greens and a big scoop of miso for savory flavor (we like red here for its richer ...