For the upcoming cold months, a hearty bowl of soup and a side of crispy bread offers a comfort like none other. Luckily, soup is the awesome food category that allows a home cook to make a huge batch that can be frozen and scheduled into a meal plan at a later date. Soups are filling, packed with a ton of nutrients, and are suitable for the whole family. There are a lot of great recipes for all different types of soups, but truly, a home chef can be as inventive as she wants, all while cleaning out the fridge. Chop up some leftover protein, use excess veggies (frozen or fresh), add in a grain, some spices, and keep this all on the stovetop until it's is cooked thorough. Boom: chef status.
The Instant Pot craze seems to still be going — its Facebook group is growing and growing. And while it does promise miracles, not everyone has the room in their kitchen for another appliance. It's a great tool to be able to use for quick meals, but it doesn't always promise simplicity when there are several steps involved. Luckily, there are plenty of recipes that are so simple, all one has to do is throw a bunch of ingredients into a pot and voila!
Save time and the trouble of preparing and cooking a multi-step complicated recipe. Soups — without an Instant Pot — can be ready pretty quickly, too! Get the whole family involved to make it a fun activity that everyone can feel they made a contribution towards. For those with little kids, make sure they know just how important the job of toasting the bread really is so they can play a vital role in the dinner process.
Check out these 20 soup recipes that will have everyone warmed up and full in no time.
Lasagna Soup
Get that satisfying taste of lasagna without any of the assembly time. This lasagna soup recipe calls for sausage and beef for a protein-packed meal.
Easy Chicken & Rice Soup
This gluten-free chicken soup recipe will leave the whole family feeling full and satisfied.
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This hearty soup is the perfect match for even the coldest of winter evenings. Tip: Save even more time by microwaving the potatoes.
Quick & Easy Taco Soup
This recipe is great for the family that stocks the fridge to the brim, and needs a way to use their produce. This taco soup is super simple to make!
Beef Stroganoff Soup
The best soups are the ones that are actually meals made into soups, right? This beef stroganoff soup recipe is a great example. What's normally a labor-intensive dish to make is easy-peasy in soup form!
Corn Off the Cob Soup
If there's a bag of frozen corn in the freezer, then it's time to make some corn off the cob soup! This recipe puts dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes.
Five-Bean Soup
This hearty and protein-packed bean soup recipe calls for five different types of beans. Replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth to make it completely vegan.
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
Another vegan and gluten-free recipe to add to the collection, this quick and simple lentil soup recipe will fill the home with the smell of delicious spices.
Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup
Because adding potatoes to the already-delicious broccoli and cheese combination for soup just makes sense.
Thai Chicken Soup
The secret to this yummy Thai chicken soup recipe being ready so quickly? Use precooked rotisserie chicken!
Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Soup With Tortellini
This recipe combines the classic tortellini soup with the beloved combination of spinach and artichoke to delivery a creamy bowl of comfort goodness.
Cauliflower Chowder
Using cauliflower as a substitute for potatoes makes this a great low-carb soup option that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
Tuscan Shrimp & Spinach Soup
This shrimp and spinach soup is no average seafood stew. This creamy, cheesy, and hearty soup calls for all the crispy bread, so check the pantry!
Quick & Easy Vegan Ramen
This recipe may not be as quick as opening a ramen packet and throwing some flavoring into a hot pot, but the trade off for something homemade and healthy is definitely worth it.
Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Soup
Roasted garlic, potatoes, and cauliflower are the key ingredients to complete this 30-minute meal.
Lemony Lentil Soup
This lemony lentil soup recipe is full of flavor and made with all sorts of feel-good ingredients. Talk about comfort food!
Carrot, Red Lentil, & Spinach Soup
This vegan red lentil soup has a base of carrots, lentils, and tomato. It takes about half an hour from start to finish and freezes well, so cook up a huge batch and serve it again and again!
Egg Drop Soup
This quick and simple egg drop soup takes just 10 minutes to make. Make sure to use a quality stock base for the best taste.
Turkey Meatball Soup With Spinach & Orzo
This healthy, hearty soup has the veggies, the protein, and the yummy carbs all in one bowl. Save time by dropping the meatballs off with a long-handled spoon directly into the simmering stock. The meatballs can also be made ahead.
Tomato & Rice Soup
This hearty tomato and rice soup is a simple and budget-friendly meal. Use some pantry staples to bring this recipe together in under 30 minutes.
