Potato soup with bacon and cheddar cheese   
This is a classic vichyssoise soup topped with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese, though you could use stilton or parmesan if you wish.

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Asparagus Soup with lemon and cream   
There are many variations on asparagus soup – here's another one to try. Rich, velvety, you could serve it with garlicky croutons if you like.

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Asparagus Soup with Parma Ham   
An elegant start to a dinner party, or a simple lunch.

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Bacon and pasta soup   
Simple soups make easy starters and quick lunches. This also makes a quick and easy meal - just serve it with bread and a green salad.

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Bruschetta   
Bruschetta are just pieces of good bread toasted and dressed with savoury toppings. You will be amazed how cheap and easy they are to make, especially when you see what you pay for them in a restaurant or in the convenience section of any supermarket.

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