There’s nothing more comforting than unwinding with a warm bowl of soup at the end of a long day. Whether you’re feeling under the weather, it’s cold outside, or you just want something warm to eat, soup never lets you down. That is, unless you find the perfect recipe only to discover that the ingredients list is lengthy.
With these easy soup recipes, it’s easier than ever to soothe a sore throat or warm your family on a cold night. With few ingredients and most of them being pantry staples you probably already have on hand, these easy soup recipes are budget-friendly and quick to make. From summery shrimp and corn chowder to hearty ham and bean soup, there’s a soup option for every season. Whether you’re looking for a hassle-free slow cooker soup recipe or one that can be whipped up on the stove in under 30 minutes, these easy soup recipes will have you dinner ready.
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Tory Cox
This soup is packed with vegetables and is a hit with kids. It’s simple, cheese-filled, and super delicious.
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daly
Making homemade chicken noodle soup is easy using a rotisserie chicken that you can buy at the grocery store.
Victor Protacio, Prop Styling: Cindy Barr, Food Styling: Tina Belle Stamos
Is there anything more nostalgic than dipping some grilled cheese into warm tomato soup?
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Tory Cox
The recipe calls for seven cans, but you only need to open a few cans and throw them in the pot, so the ingredients list is short.
Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors-Hall, Prop Stylist: Kristin Keeley
The name of this recipe basically sums up what you need to make this recipe, including a few pantry staple ingredients that might surprise you: mayonnaise.
Alison Miksch
This easy soup recipe is ready in just 20 minutes (yes, that’s right) and is easy to whip up even on a busy weeknight.
Micah A. Leal
As the name suggests, this soup will be your hero on busy days, and all it takes is six store-bought ingredients – no peeling or chopping required!
Victor Protacio, Food Stylist: Victor Protacio, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
As cooler weather approaches, why not try this ultimate squash soup recipe made with just six ingredients (and a few spices).
Jennifer Davis
This hearty soup is packed with pantry staples that you probably already have on hand, and top your bowl with extra cheese and bacon.
Beth Dreiling Hontzas
It has the same comforting flavor as our traditional Chicken and Dumplings recipe, but requires just seven ingredients and can be ready in 40 minutes.
Greg Dupree, Food Styling: Tory Cox, Prop Styling: Ginny Branch
Skip the long simmering process and use collards to make a soup instead – our favorite is with bacon croutons and a creamy finish.
Victor Protacio, Food Styling: Richon Hannahs, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
The great thing about this slow cooker soup is that it doesn’t require much work, as you simply mix most of the ingredients in the bottom of the appliance, and the complex layers of flavor develop after only 10 minutes of cooking time as you slowly cook it on low heat over the course of 4.5 hours.
Hector Manuel Sanchez
Put leftover Easter ham to delicious use with this 8-ingredient soup recipe made in the slow cooker from start to finish.
Ian Bagwell
A Southern favorite, pecans make this hearty soup the perfect accompaniment to even the most festive holiday dinners.
Southern Living
A traditional chicken and wild rice casserole transformed into a hearty soup perfect for cold winter nights.
Jennifer Davis
Ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning, frozen veggies, and a few canned staples make this easy taco soup for any weeknight.
Allison Miksch, Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Curl, Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton,
This one-pot soup can be ready in under 30 minutes, and the trusty cannellini beans get an extra boost of flavor thanks to bacon, chicken broth, and thyme.
Photo: Hector Sanchez
This pot roast soup pairs perfectly with a loaf of French bread to sop up every last drop.
Southern Living
You might not believe that a rich chili can be made in just 30 minutes, but we’ll show you how.
Hector Manuel Sanchez
This slow cooker stew has plenty of room to customize to suit the ingredients you have on hand, like substituting kale for collard greens.
Southern Living
Busy week? A kid-friendly soup recipe you can whip up for dinner in the slow cooker. Serve topped with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions.
Greg Dupree, Food Styling: Richon Hannahs, Prop Styling: Christina Daly
Asparagus gives this creamy soup a pale green color that makes it appealing as a spring appetizer or a light, satisfying meal.
Greg Dupree, Prop Styling: Mindy Shapiro Levin, Food Styling: Tori Cox
The Senate restaurant has had a recipe for hearty pea soup on the menu since at least 1903, and we’re putting our own Southern twist on it.
Greg Dupree, Prop Styling: Kay E. Clark, Food Styling: Cat Steele
Stay cool this summer with our fresh, seasonal gazpacho, a beautiful addition to any lunch menu.
Hector Manuel Sanchez
There’s nothing more soothing and comforting than chicken soup, and this vibrant lemon-flavored recipe is perfect for a sore throat.
Southern Living
This hearty beef soup uses canned vegetables, so you won’t have to spend time chopping them up.
Hector Manuel Sanchez
This winter soup recipe can easily be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable stock for the chicken stock and leaving out the bacon.
Southern Living
You only need a few ingredients to make this soup, more than half of which are spices you probably already have in your pantry.
Hector Sanchez, Styling: Heather Chadduck
Bright broth and fresh corn and peas brighten up this summer classic: Brunswick Stew.
Beth Dreiling Hontzas
This easy chili recipe was basically made for a fall tailgate party. Hollow out dinner rolls and serve bread bowl style or in regular bowls with cornbread.
Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kristin Keeley, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Sometimes the simplest things are the most delicious, and this no-frills stew is all about oysters. All you need are fresh oysters, milk, butter, salt, pepper, green onions, and oyster crackers to serve.
Becky Luigert Stayner, Prop Styling: Kay E. Clark, Food Styling: Tory Cox
This chilled soup is a simple and fresh way to enjoy in-season sweet corn, and can be topped with bacon, pesto, fresh herbs, or whatever you have on hand.
Greg Dupree, Food Styling: Richon Hannahs, Prop Styling: Prissy Lee Montiel
This recipe is all about making soup with whatever vegetables you have on hand. After you’ve tried the sweet potato and carrot soup, try this pretty pink potato and beet soup.
Antonis Achilleos, Prop Styling: Lydia Purcell, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer
This fresh corn chowder can be on the table in about 30 minutes for a light and easy dinner.
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Styling: Christina Daly
While canned pumpkin works well for baked goods, this hearty fall soup calls for a whole roasted sugar pumpkin for rich flavor.
Photo: Hector M. Sanchez
This slow cooker soup recipe requires no effort; just throw in the ingredients and forget it.
Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Richon Hannahs
Thanks to the Instant Pot, it only takes an hour to have this two-potato (Yukon Gold and Russet) soup on the table.
Southern Living
This recipe uses just a few ingredients and can be made on the stove or in a slow cooker.
