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  5. 30 Easy Soup Recipes with Few Ingredients

30 Easy Soup Recipes with Few Ingredients

By Mary Shannon Wells
October 07, 2019
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Baked Potato Soup, quick potato soup recipe
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There’s nothing like cozying up with a warm bowl of soup after a long day. Whether you’re feeling under the weather, it’s chilly outside, or you simply have a craving for a little something warm, soup will never let you down—except when you find the perfect recipe only to discover it has a milelong ingredient list. With these easy soup recipes, soothing a sore throat or warming your family up on a cold night is simpler than ever. Made with 10 ingredients or less, most of which are pantry staples you already have on hand, these simple soup recipes couldn’t be more budget-friendly or easy to throw together. Whether you’re looking for a hands-off slow-cooker soup recipe or one you can whip together on the stovetop in less than 30 minutes, these easy soup recipes have dinner covered.
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These Simple Soups are Perfect for Chilly Weeknights

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Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese

Roasted Tomato-Cheddar Soup
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Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese

Is there anything more nostalgic than a warm bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese for dipping?

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Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup, quick potato soup recipe
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Recipe: Baked Potato Soup

This comforting soup is full of pantry staples that you already have on hand.

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Smoky White Bean Soup

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Recipe: Smoky White Bean Soup

This one-pot soup is ready to eat in under 30 minutes.

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Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms
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Recipe: Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

We took classic chicken-and wild rice-casserole and made it into a hearty soup for cold winter nights.

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Summer Brunswick Stew

Summer Brunswick Stew
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Recipe: Summer Brunswick Stew

A bright broth and fresh corn and lady peas brighten classic Brunswick stew up for summer.

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Ham-and-Bean Soup

Ham-and-Bean Soup
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Recipe: Ham-and-Bean Soup

Put leftover Easter ham to delicious use with this eight-ingredient soup recipe that’s made in the slow cooker from start to finish.

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30-Minute Chili

Ground Beef Recipes: 30-Minute Chili
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Recipe: 30-Minute Chili

You might not believe a rich chili can come together in half an hour, but we’re here to show you how.

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Turnip Greens-and-Ham Stew

Turnip Greens-and-Ham Stew
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Recipe: Turnip Greens-and-Ham Stew

Southern-favorite turnip greens and ham are a nostalgic pair that Mama will love to see on your dinner table.

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Beef-and-Orzo Soup

Beef-and-Orzo Soup Recipe
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Recipe: Beef-and-Orzo Soup

This pot roast-filled soup would pair extremely well with a slice of French bread for soaking up every last drop.

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Lemongrass-Turkey Soup

Lemongrass-Turkey Soup Recipe
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Recipe: Lemongrass-Turkey Soup

If you went a little overboard on Thanksgiving (as we all do), this light, bright soup recipe is a way to use your leftover turkey that will leave you feeling good.

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Vegetable Tortellini Soup

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Recipe: Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Is there any dish that’s ever tasted bad with frozen tortellini involved? (No.)

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Pecan Soup

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Recipe: Pecan Soup

Southern-favorite pecans star in this rich soup that’s pretty enough for your dressiest holiday dinner.

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Veggie Chili

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Recipe: Veggie Chili

Going for meatless Monday or have a vegetarian family member? This hearty chili will be a favorite comforting dinner of everyone.

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Sausage-and-Collard Greens Stew

Sausage-and-Collard Greens Stew
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Recipe: Sausage-and-Collard Greens Stew

There’s plenty of room to customize this slow-cooker stew to what you have on hand.

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Cold Cucumber Soup

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Recipe: Cold Cucumber Soup

This cool soup recipe is perfect for a hot summer night when you want something refreshing.

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Loaded Potato Soup

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Recipe: Loaded Potato Soup

Busy week? Let the slow cooker handle dinner with this kid-friendly soup recipe.

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Capitol Hill Bean Soup

Capitol Hill Bean Soup
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Recipe: Capitol Hill Bean Soup

Since at least 1903, the Senate’s restaurant has had a hearty bean soup recipe on the menu, and we gave it our own Southern twist.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

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Recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho

Cool off during the summer with this fresh, seasonal gazpacho that will look beautiful on your lunch lineup.

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Red Bean Chili

Ground Beef Recipes: Red Bean Chili
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Recipe: Red Bean Chili

This recipe only uses a handful of ingredients, and you can make it on your stovetop or in your slow cooker.

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Butternut Squash Soup

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Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

This fall-favorite recipe got an Instant Pot upgrade.

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Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortellini Soup

Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortellini Soup
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Recipe: Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortellini Soup

This easy soup recipe is ready in just 20 minutes (you read that correctly), so you can whip it up on even the busiest weeknight.

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Parsnip-and-Pear Soup

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Recipe: Parsnip-and-Pear Soup

There’s nothing we love more than a soup that cooks in the slow cooker without us having to lift a finger.

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Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup

Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup
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Recipe: Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup

Since this hearty beef soup uses canned veggies, you won’t waste any time chopping.

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Navy Bean and Ham Soup

Navy Bean and Ham Soup
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Recipe: Navy Bean and Ham Soup

You don’t have to put any work into this dump-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker soup recipe.

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Chilled Sweet Corn Soup

Chilled Sweet Corn Soup
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Recipe: Chilled Sweet Corn Soup

This chilled soup is a simple and fresh way to enjoy seasonal sweet corn. You can top it with anything you have on hand, whether bacon, pesto, or fresh herbs.

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Creamy Turnip Soup

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Recipe: Creamy Turnip Soup

This wintry soup recipe can easily be made vegetarian by swapping chicken stock with veggie stock and taking out the bacon.

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Super Quick Chili

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Recipe: Super Quick Chili

This fast chili recipe was basically made for your fall tailgate.

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Peanut Chicken Stew

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Recipe: Peanut Chicken Stew

Love peanuts? This West African-inspired stew should absolutely be your next recipe experiment.

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Lemon Chicken Soup

Lemon Chicken Soup
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Recipe: Lemon Chicken Soup

This bright, cozy chicken soup recipe is the best thing for a sore throat.

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Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder