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When you're in need of a comforting bowl of soup but think you don't have the time or energy to make your own, this list of Easy Soup Recipes is for you! These simple soups and stews are hearty, flavorful, and come together easily.
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Easy Soups
There is nothing quite like a fresh hot bowl of soup after a long day as a pick-me-up, especially when the weather cools down or you're under the weather. Growing up, I knew whenever I came down with a cold that a cozy bowl of chicken noodle soup would be waiting for me, and it always warmed me right through.
Homemade chicken noodle soup just scratches the surface of easy soups you can make at home, though! In fact, one of my favorites is a simple shrimp bisque I've been making for years for the holidays and special occasions. You might think it takes a while to put together, but it's quick!
Soup has a reputation for being time-consuming to make, but to be honest, most soups are easier and take less time than you might think. Try one of my best soup recipes below, and you'll see what I mean!
Easy Recipes for Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of the easiest soup recipes you can make in the pressure cooker. It takes just 5 minutes of prep work and simple ingredients! You can even use frozen or leftover chicken.
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Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
You don't need an Instant Pot to make an amazing chicken tortilla soup! Try my Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup, and you will always want it homemade.
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Shrimp Bisque
You might think Shrimp Bisque would take a while to prepare, but it actually takes less than an hour total to make and uses simple ingredients! Of all the easy soup recipes I have to share, this might be my favorite.
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Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup
Chick-fil-A's chicken noodle soup is known for how tasty it is, but what if I told you it's easy to make at home and tastes even better homemade? Try this recipe and you'll see what I mean!
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup
It takes just 20 minutes to make this flavor-packed, wonderfully filling mushroom soup recipe! The perfect combination of earthy flavors, this soup is sure to make you smile with the first spoonful.
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Instant Pot French Onion Soup
Although it has a reputation for being a more difficult soup to make, Instant Pot French Onion Soup is quick and easy - and it's totally delicious!
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Classic French Onion Soup
If you don't have an Instant Pot or want to make French onion soup on the stove, this recipe will prove to you how easy it is to make this amazing dish from scratch! It takes just a little bit over an hour using simple ingredients.
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Italian Wedding Soup
You can make this incredible Italian Wedding Soup recipe on the stove or in the Instant Pot. Either way, it's easy and delicious!
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Enjoy a flavorful, tender beef stew in under an hour following this easy Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe! This is one of my family's favorite easy soup recipes.
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Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles
This variation on chicken noodle soup is one of my favorites! Egg noodles are the perfect texture to go with the chicken noodle broth.
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Split Pea Soup
Although it takes a bit longer than the other soups on this list, split pea soup is an easy soup recipe with a ton of flavor! It uses simple ingredients and takes hardly any prep work.
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Instant Pot Bean Soup
This easy 15 bean soup recipe is utterly delicious and, best of all, so easy to make. Unlike other 15 bean soups, you don't have to soak the beans. The ingredients are so simple and use leftovers to make it even easier!
Turkey Soup
This easy turkey noodle soup recipe uses parts of the turkey you would normally toss, so it's perfect for using up your holiday leftovers!
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Seafood Chowder
When you think of seafood chowder, would you believe it's easy to make? It is! It takes just 45 minutes to put together, and the ingredients are easier than you might imagine. Plus, it's totally customizable!
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Ham Bone Soup
One of my personal favorite easy soup recipes - my ham bone soup! It's perfect for using up your leftovers, comforting, and so tasty.
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What to Serve with Soup
- Instant Pot French Bread
- Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Kale Caesar Salad
- Finger Foods
Soup Recipes Tips
- Soups are easy to make ahead of time for easy weeknight meals, holidays, and potlucks! You can generally freeze any soup in freezer-safe bags or containers as long as you leave half an inch of air at the top. Let the soup cool first, store labeled with the date, and let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- You can customize any one of these easy soup recipes with what you have on hand. For example, using rotisserie chicken for chicken noodle soup.
- Fresh, seasonal vegetables are an easy way to add extra flavor and body to any simple soup recipe. Seasonal greens such as kale, spinach, or chard are also perfect for adding to soup.
- The trick to making an amazing soup is to start with a strong base. If you make your own homemade stock, any soup you cook with it is guaranteed to be that much more delicious.
- Fresh herbs add flavor - if you can use fresh herbs, give it a try instead of using dried!
Easy Soup Recipes FAQ
What can I use in soup if I don't have stock?
If you don't have stock, replace any stock or broth with water and additional seasonings. Bouillon cubes are the best replacement, but as long as you have a strongly flavorful base of vegetables and seasonings, it will taste just as good as if you had stock.
What can I add to soup for flavor?
To add flavor and body to a soup, add additional seasonings and fresh herbs, seasonal vegetables, or homemade stock or bone broth. Cooking soup for longer also tends to make it more flavorful, so if you have extra time, you can let it cook for longer to give it more depth.
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Recipe
Easy Soup Recipes
Need a comforting bowl of soup but short on time and energy? Check out our Easy Soup Recipes! These simple soups are hearty and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 4 celery stalks
- 4 large carrots
- 12 cups water
- 1 whole chicken about 5-6 lbs.
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2.5 cups egg noodles
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Mince 3 cloves garlic and 1 onion. Dice 4 celery stalks and 4 large carrots.3 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 4 celery stalks, 4 large carrots
- Heat 3 Tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pan or Dutch oven. Add the garlic, onions, celery, and carrots along with a ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Saute until softened (about 5-6 minutes).3 Tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Add 12 cups water and 1 whole chicken to the soup pan (make sure the water covers the chicken). Bring the soup to a boil.12 cups water, 1 whole chicken
- Once the soup is boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours and the chicken is full cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and allow to cool enough to touch.
- Remove the meat from the chicken. Discard the bones, cartilage, and skin. Return the chicken meat to the soup pot.
- Add 2 chicken bouillon cubes, 2 bay leaves, and 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil once again.2 chicken bouillon cubes, 2 bay leaves, 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley
- Once the soup is boiling, reduce to low and add 2.5 cups egg noodles. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.2.5 cups egg noodles
- Add more salt and pepper to the soup if needed before serving.
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Notes
- A 5-6 lb. chicken works great for this recipe. Be sure to remove the skin, bones, and cartilage before serving this soup.
- You can also use 4 chicken breasts or even leftover chicken.
- If using leftovers, use chicken broth or stock instead of water and add the chicken leftovers during the final simmering step.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 366mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6734IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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