Wondering what’s for dinner tonight? So are we.
When we’re short on time but still craving something comforting and satisfying, our go-to dinner is always soup! There’s just something about a warm, hearty bowl that hits the spot, especially when it’s packed with flavor and made in a flash.
The best part? You don’t need hours of prep or a long simmer to make a soup that feels like a hug in a bowl.
We’ve pulled together some of our favorite quick and easy soup recipes from our site that can be on the table in no time. From creamy blends to brothy classics, these soups are perfect for when you’re in a pinch but still want something delicious. So, grab your pot and get ready for a tasty, no-stress dinner that everyone will love!
1. Chunky Sweet Potato Turkey Soup by Bruchy Duschinsky
This sweet potato and turkey soup is extremely filling and very easy. Just throw everything in and you’re done! And although most soups usually need to boil for at least an hour or two, this one is an exception to the rule, making it a winner for those short-on-time days. There will be no need to resort to frozen pizza yet again.
2. Hearty Winter Stew with Gnocchi by Mirel Freylich
This soup turns into a stew once it’s well-cooked. You can always add water to turn it back into a soup, if you wish.
3. Orzo Chicken Soup by Vera Newman
This flavorful dish is inspired by a Panamanian soup called sancocho. It is such a great way to get a healthy, easy, and yummy supper on the table that everyone will enjoy. The best part is the super-moist chicken without the bones and skin. Such a winner!
4. Turkey Barley Soup by Rena Tuchinsky
Stay warm this winter with a hearty soup that is prepared in just minutes. You’ll be surprised that little kids love this soup too!
5. Cauliflower Chestnut Soup by Sara and Yossi Goldstein
It’s slowly starting to get a little colder out, and everyone is craving a bowl of soup! This creamy cauliflower soup tastes like it spent all day simmering on the stove, but takes only around 30 minutes and five ingredients to make!
6. Hungarian Mushroom Soup by Beth Warren
Brrr, the cold front is coming. It’s natural to want to keep cozy with food. Our body releases heat through digestion, but we can achieve that deliciously warm feeling with any food, including healthy ones. And what better way to add more heat than with a soup? Bonus: Mushrooms are the star in this recipe, and their immune-boosting powers will also help you fight getting sick this winter.
7. Pizza Soup by Victoria Dwek
Ever since Kids Cooking Made Easy was published, this has been one of my kids’ favorite dinners to help make and eat. I do the added step of blending the onion into the soup to get rid of the “bits” kids don’t like. Blending also infuses the soup with more flavor and makes it extra creamy.
8. Sweet Potato Soup by Yael Dagan
9. Vegetable Julienne Soup from the Dining In Cookbook
You may puree this soup for a different texture. To obtain thin carrot and turnip strips, try using a peeler!
10. French Onion Tomato Soup from the Dining In Cookbook
There are soup lovers who would give a fortune for this recipe. You don’t have to, so dig in and enjoy!
11. Curried Lentil Soup (Instant Pot) by Pamela Ellgen
If you think lentil soup is boring, think again! This spicy, savory soup packs a flavor punch from curry powder, plenty of garlic, and a tangy salsa to go on top. If you don’t feel like pulling together the salsa ingredients, a squeeze of lemon juice will do the trick. This recipe is adapted from Vedge, one of my favorite vegan cookbooks. This soup is easy to begin with, but the Instant Pot makes it a cinch.
12. Blender Tomato Red Pepper Soup by Tamar Teitelbaum
This soup is so simple. Just throw everything into the blender. If you have a good blender, that is really the only step. This soup uses pantry ingredients, but tastes fresh and delicious as if you picked all the ingredients yourself.
13. Asian Chicken-Noodle Soup by Bassie Parnes
If this isn’t the most comforting recipe, then I don’t know what is. It hits all the right notes on a cold night, and it’s a full meal in a bowl. Enjoy!
14. Creamless Cream of Potato Soup by Esti Waldman
Esti prepares this soup so one of her children, who is allergic to dairy, can enjoy something creamy. But the whole family enjoys it!
15. Cream of Carrot Soup from the Dining In Cookbook
Creamy texture, pretty orange color and great flavor!
16. Parsnip Sunchoke Soup by Sara and Yossi Goldstein
This creamy, velvety soup is a comforting addition to any meal. Sunchokes taste slightly nutty, and they pair well with the earthy parsnips. I love using beef jerky as a garnish to any creamy-looking soup—it’s so delicious!
17. Savory Cauliflower Soup from the Dining In Cookbook
Yummy! Cauliflower falls apart, so you get a chunky soup with great flavor. Quick, easy, and nutritious.
18. Vegan Thai Noodle Soup by Kelly Cohen
Creamy spicy Asian soup, served with noodles.
19. Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup by Esty Wolbe
Tortellini soup is a complete meal in a bowl that’s on Esty Wolbe’s meal rotation all throughout the winter! Watch Esty Wolbe cook up her latest brilliant, one-pot dinner idea.
20. Tomato Soup by Nechama Golding
Rich tomato soup made from scratch makes a great weeknight supper. Made with coconut milk, this soup is totally dairy-free. This recipe includes a quick preparation for homemade garlic croutons.
21. Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup by Dorothy Calimeris and Ana Reisdorf
Turmeric is the darling of the anti-inflammatory spices. For best absorption by the body, turmeric should be combined with pepper. This soup gets its creamy texture from coconut milk, but other nondairy milk can be used instead.
22. Speedy Ramen Japanese Noodle Soup by Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer
Homemade ramen soup is totally different from the highly processed packages you find in any corner store. No synthetic flavor enhancers for us! We pack our ramen broth full of fresh vegetables, miso, and tofu.
This article was originally published in October 2023. Updated and improved in January 2025.
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