With online searches for soup makers doubling over the past month and over 9.3 million soup recipe posts appearing on TikTok, it's clear Britons are ready to embrace their ladles.

In light of this, the supermarket is launching its autumn soup-making collection on October 23, with kitchen gadgets starting from just £14.99.

The range includes everything needed to whip up warming bowls of "comfort food" without breaking the bank.

From electric soup makers to hand blenders and the supermarket's award-winning fresh vegetables, Lidl's timing couldn't be better for those craving homemade winter warmers.

The star of the show is the Morphy Richards Sear and Sauté Soup Maker at £49.99, which can rustle up a "showstopping" meal in under 19 minutes.

What "sets it apart", according to the supermarket, is its sauté function that enhances flavour.

Not only this, four different modes - from chunky to silky smooth - means there's "something for every soup connoisseur".

For those who prefer traditional methods, the Tower Pressure Cooker (£34.99) speeds up cooking by 70 per cent compared to regular pots.

Lidl will drop its soup-making collection on October 23

Pair it with the £14.99 hand blender set, and you've got a budget-friendly soup-making setup.

Lidl's vegetable aisles are stocked with everything needed for "veggie soup goodness".

The supermarket's Pick of the Week features sweet potatoes at 89p per kilo and cauliflower for 99p – perfect for creamy autumn soups.

Beyond Lidl's top picks, the regular vegetable section offers brilliant value too, with 7.5kg bags of white potatoes for £4.09 and leeks for £1.39.

Shoppers have been advised to act quickly, as the range is only available while stocks last

Whether you're after a hearty potato and leek soup or something more adventurous with roasted sweet potato, Lidl's fresh produce makes homemade soup an affordable luxury.

The range also includes practical storage solutions for batch cooking enthusiasts.

At £4.99, the microwavable container set makes it easy to portion out leftover soup for future meals.

These stackable containers work brilliantly for fridge or freezer storage, helping shoppers make the most of their cooking efforts.

"They are a soup-er smart solution for cutting waste: the perfect recipe for savings," said the supermarket.

With the entire collection of "cosy essentials" hitting stores this Thursday, soup lovers will want to move quickly.

Lidl has warned shoppers that these items are available while stocks last, so "don't stew on it for long".