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Stuck between seasons: 30 spring soups, stews and other comfort foods

Slightly lighter takes on pasta, pie, risotto, soup, stew and more, all starring the first of the season produce.

30 recipes
Welcome spring with Karen Martini's ricotta cannelloni with peas and broad beans.

Ricotta cannelloni with primavera sauce

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Karen Martini
Green herb risotto with parmesan.

Green herb risotto

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jill Dupleix
Casarecce pasta with asparagus, chilli, garlic and pancetta.
EASY

Casarecce pasta recipe with asparagus, chilli, pancetta and garlic

  • < 30 mins
  • Neil Perry
This spanakopita is a little time-consuming, but it is ultra satisfying.

Spanakopita

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Danielle Alvarez
Alison Roman's springy fish stew (prawns optional).

Springy fish stew

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Alison Roman
Neil Perry's spring vegetable minestrone.

Spring minestrone with bacon, pesto, asparagus and broad beans

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Neil Perry
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Put an egg on it: Adam Liaw's easy asparagus pasta.
EASY

Asparagus and parmesan fettuccine recipe

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Cream of asparagus soup with parmesan croutons.
EASY

Cream of asparagus soup with parmesan croutons

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Neil Perry
Moussaka meets shepherd's pie.

Greek baked lamb and rice with yoghurt

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jill Dupleix
Green vegetable pasta primavera.
EASY

Green vegetable pasta primavera

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Artichokes work well in a salty pasta dish like this.

Rigatoni with artichokes and pancetta

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Neil Perry
Rachel Khoo's rosé and chicken spring stew.

Rosé spring chicken stew recipe with bacon and potatoes

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Rachel Khoo
risotto
EASY

Pea, mint and ricotta risotto

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
Ricotta gnocchi with spring vegetables and Burnt butter.

Ricotta gnocchi with spring vegetables and burnt butter

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
This soup makes for a simple spring dinner.
EASY

Italian-style rice soup with fresh peas recipe

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Neil Perry
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Osso buco with artichokes and broad bean gremolata

Veal osso buco with artichokes, fusilli and broad bean gremolata

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Karen Martini
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Lamb, pea and artichoke ragu

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Karen Martini
Baked chicken polpette by Karen Martini.

Roasted chicken polpette with peas, yoghurt and dill

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Karen Martini
Baked potatoes with peas and pesto.
EASY

Baked potato with peas and rough pesto

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jill Dupleix
Neil Perry's spring spinach gnocchi.

Spinach gnocchi recipe with peas, zucchini, goat's curd and tarragon

  • < 30 mins
  • Neil Perry
Spring minestrone with rocket and basil pesto.

Spring minestrone with rocket and basil pesto

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Karen Martini
Neil Perry's 'spring' pot au feu with poached chicken breast.

Spring pot au feu recipe

  • 2 hrs +
  • Neil Perry
Ragu alla Bolognese with peas and basil.

Ragu alla bolognese with peas and basil

  • 2 hrs +
  • Karen Martini
Jamie Oliver's pan-seared lamb with basil, new potatoes and pesto.
EASY

Jamie Oliver's pan-seared lamb with basil, new potatoes and pesto

  • < 30 mins
  • Jamie Oliver
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Conchiglie pasta with pork polpette and artichokes

Conchiglie pasta with pork polpette and artichokes

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Karen Martini
Spear carrier: Celebrate asparagus season with this simple tart.

Leek and asparagus galette

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Frank Camorra
Quick curried rice with egg, spring onions & peas.
EASY

Quick curried rice with egg, spring onions and peas

  • < 30 mins
  • Karen Martini
Macaroni with mussels, spring peas and toasted breadcrumbs.

Macaroni with mussels, spring peas and toasted breadcrumbs

  • < 30 mins
Spring pea soup.

Spring pea soup

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Karen Martini
Blue-eye in a spicy broth with clams, asparagus and peas.

Blue-eye in a spicy broth with clams

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Neil Perry

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