There’s plenty of rich flavour and texture in this ingenious curried mussel soup and luxuriant depth in a bowl of cod with smoked haddock soup

Fish soups are one of my favourite things to eat, and for that reason they are also one of my favourite things to make. There’s nothing more comforting and warming than a hearty bowl of soup in the colder months, and there’s even something quite decadent about a seafood soup. Smoked fish and shellfish are glorious ingredients for getting layers and depth of flavour: simple, elegant, punchy – and the ideal thing to serve to guests at home.