This weekend’s mussel and chorizo soup is a fabulous shellfish soup to add to one's repertoire of one-pot wonders ...

Place the thyme, parsley and bay leaf on a square of cheesecloth; tie together the corners of the cheesecloth to make a bouquet garni. Wash the mussels. Sort through them and throw out any dead ones.

Many years ago, in what seems like another life, I learned to cook this soup that has always been at the back of my mind. I have this vivid memory of a soup with a velvety richness and a balanced ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. All our summer-starved heart wants is to nosh on this salty, buttery masterpiece alfresco with a chilled bottle of vino.

Mix the cold milk and soup powder in a pot and bring to a boil on low heat. Use a whisk and continuously stir. As the mixture becomes warmer it will thicken. As soon as the soup starts to boil, turn ...