In a recently restored Blackburn shopping arcade, with a heritage dating back to 1849, Matthew Mayman has set up a business very much inspired by modern food trends. He's doing a roaring trade in takeaway soups which he makes himself and then serves up daily, alongside foods from around the world.

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Matthew's love for international food fuelled his desire to start Chilli Lime Deli in 2003 and his soups have made a welcome return to his lunchtime take out menu after their debut last year.

Matthew's mushroom soup

His soups are inspired by his travels and by the seasonal offerings from his veg supplier in Ewood.

Pumpkin soup was an idea he picked up from living in Australia for a while. He cuts the pumpkin in half, takes out all the seeds and then roasts it in the oven. The pumpkin half fills up with all the juice from the pumpkin which he uses as stock to add extra flavour to the soup. He makes a non-spicy version and a spicy version using Thai spices and coconut milk.

Most of Matthew's soups are vegetarian-based to appeal to a wide range of people. His favourite soup at the moment is courgette soup, made with stewed courgettes, stock and cream. He says it's a real comfort soup, goes down easily and warms you up!