76 Impossibly Easy Soup Recipes You Can Whip Up In a Flash

From the Recipe Creator: When the weather turns cold, get cozy with a bowl of this butternut squash soup. The cream adds richness, but if you’re looking to cut calories, it can be omitted. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: This hearty slow-cooker potato soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato. Add the ingredients before heading to work in the morning for a quick and easy supper. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans for ground beef. —Colleen Zertler, Menomonie, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Curl up with a steamy bowl of miso soup, a comforting Meatless Monday meal when you need something delicious and lightning fast. You'll love the flavorful broth made with dashi powder, gingerroot and miso for its bold pop of savory goodness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: This nourishing lentil soup comes together quickly with pantry ingredients and simple herbs and spices like thyme, cumin and paprika. The trick to its creamy yet hearty texture is to partially puree the soup using an immersion blender once the lentils are tender. Serve with a piece of crusty bread and you're golden. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

From the Recipe Creator: Hot and sour soup is a pungent and delicious Chinese restaurant dish that’s quick and easy to make at home. In fact, it tastes even better when it’s made in your own kitchen. This is a very mild, family-friendly version, but you can easily adjust the heat factor by varying the amount of chili oil you use. —Carolyn Butterfield, Lake Stevens, Washington

From the Recipe Creator: This sweet potato soup recipe is a unique way to use up your tubers in the fall when you want something healthier than sweet potato fries. Each spoonful of soup will warm you from the inside out. —Cathy Trochelman, Brookfield, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This Olive Garden-style minestrone soup is brimming with bright vegetables, creamy beans and pasta in a rich, tomato-y broth. It's colorful and hearty—what more could you ask for? (Besides some warm, buttery breadsticks!) —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Kimchi soup is a staple recipe in any Korean food lover's kitchen. Made with aged kimchi, the fermented cabbage provides a strong, deep flavor and is an excellent source of probiotics. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Beans and greens make for a dream combo in this scrumptious and satisfying soup. Serve it alongside crunchy, buttery garlic bread and a fresh green salad. —Sue Draheim, Waterford, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: What do you do when you fall in love with a guy who's as attached to his mom's favorite soup as you are to yours? Why, you figure out a way to combine them, of course! The love of my life says his mom's lentil soup was beyond perfection. I feel the same way about my mom's chicken soup. And now our Sunday soup tradition is a melange of both, seamlessly blended into something totally new and totally us! —Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California

From the Recipe Creator: Simmer orzo and cubed cooked chicken in a light and mildly spicy broth, then add a healthy amount of spinach, a little half-and-half and a squeeze of lemon. It's a quick-cook soup with bright and beautiful flavors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Just like at your favorite restaurant, this slow-cooker chicken gnocchi soup is great with breadsticks. The slow cooker does most of the heavy lifting for this creamy dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Cajun potato soup is the perfect mash-up between southern comfort and your grandma's beloved potato soup recipe. Made with traditional ingredients like chunks of potatoes, cheese and cream, the kick of heat comes from the addition of spicy andouille sausage and cajun seasoning for a well-rounded blend of flavors. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This peppercorn-infused beef soup is brimming with comfort and spice and classic Chinese ingredients: ginger root, star anise, chili bean paste and Sichuan chilies. Serve this piping hot with noodles and a scattering of freshly chopped green onions and cilantro. —Tria Wen, San Francisco, California

From the Recipe Creator: A soup for those days you could use a little more spice in your life! This creamy soup has the Buffalo chicken flavor you crave and includes celery, carrots and onion for a bit of nutrition. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: This seafood-rich bisque tastes complex and sophisticated but is surprisingly quick to make. The crawfish are the star of the show here, but a luxe and creamy broth provides them with a worthy setting. A splash of mild sherry vinegar at the end helps brighten the flavors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Very little beats a warm, zesty bowl of green chile chicken soup, especially when you’re craving some comforting spice. This recipe is loaded with smoky green chiles and tender chicken, all simmered in a savory and spicy broth. The corn adds a touch of sweetness, and salsa verde ties everything together with its tangy, vibrant taste. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: I went the homemade route to find the perfect cream of chicken soup that was also gluten free. It's a delicious on its own or as a tasty alternative in casseroles that call for creamy soup base. —Debra Cummings, St. Louis, Missouri

From the Recipe Creator: Broccoli cheese soup is one of our favorite ways to sneak veggies into our meals. Deliciously creamy and cheesy, it's a go-to when we want to warm up on those colder days with something hearty. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Wrap yourself in nourishing comfort in about 20 minutes, using simple pantry ingredients and an Instant Pot. Soup's on! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: A Tuscan white bean soup brimming with veggies and spinach recipe delivers a healthy dose of fiber, protein and nutrients in a hearty, comforting bowl. A sprinkling of grated Parmesan adds a rich, nutty note to the finished soup. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: As the oldest of eight girls growing up on the farm, I began cooking at an early age! This soup—which I first had at my sister's house—brings me compliments no matter where I serve it. —Elienore Myhre, Balaton, Minnesota

From the Recipe Creator: The blend of flavors and colors in this hearty soup will bring everyone at the table back for more. —Charlotte Welch, Utica, New York

From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy this chowder’s rich, slow-simmered flavor in record time by using an Instant Pot. Corn chowder is a classic staple, with its hearty flavors of creamy sweet corn, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This soup is so satisfying. You can substitute other beans, use kale instead of spinach or add leftover corn. For brunch, I add a fried egg on top. For dinner, my husband adds lots of hot sauce! —Donna Ahnert, Scotia, New York

From the Recipe Creator: If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Kids won’t think twice about eating their vegetables after tasting this cheesy soup. —LaVonne Lundgren, Sioux City, Iowa

From the Recipe Creator: Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta—and lemon livens up its mild flavor.—Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado

From the Recipe Creator: We take this spicy soup to rodeos on cool nights or sip it by a campfire. For toppings, try onions, avocado, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and salsa. —Gloria Huse, Simpsonville, South Carolina

From the Recipe Creator: This is the easiest soup you will ever make—believe me! I always keep the ingredients on hand, so if I'm feeling under the weather or just plain busy I can throw together this comforting soup in a flash. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

From the Recipe Creator: Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look like tiny butterflies. This recipe also works in a slow cooker. —Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida

From the Recipe Creator: This soup was a hit with a group of German exchange teachers who visited our high school. When I don't use bread bowls, I usually serve it with soft pretzels or crusty bread. And it's also an even bigger treat with slices of cooked bratwurst or kielbasa stirred into it. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

From the Recipe Creator: It tastes like it's from scratch, but my Italian-inspired soup uses lots of shortcuts. For a meatball in every bite, chop them up—with an egg slicer! —Carole Lotito, Hillsdale, New Jersey

From the Recipe Creator: Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular bowl of red. It’s soothing comfort food. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

From the Recipe Creator: It never hurts to have a few meals that you can whip up in very little time, and this hearty soup is one of my busy-day favorites. Green chiles and chili powder give it some oomph. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

From the Recipe Creator: A classic Tuscan soup has lots of potatoes, but I make mine the low-carb way with cauliflower. Turns out, it has a heartier flavor. —Heather Bewley, Bemidji, Minnesota

From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. — Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son. It was such a help to have dinner taken care of until I was back on my feet. This yummy dish is so simple to fix that now I give a pot of it (along with the recipe) to other new mothers. —Joanna Sargent, Sandy, Utah

From the Recipe Creator: My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I'm happy to share it with my own friends and family. —Anne Kulick, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

From the Recipe Creator: A seriously quick dish, it can satisfy a hungry household in 15 minutes. My family loves sharing this soup with cornbread, or you can add a zesty kick with some Rotel. — Heather Rorex, Winnemucca, Nevada

From the Recipe Creator: A simple tomato-enhanced broth is perfect for cheese tortellini and fresh spinach. Increase the garlic and add Italian seasoning to suit your taste. —Debbie Wilson, Burlington, North Carolina

From the Recipe Creator: In the cold months, I like to put on a big pot of this comforting soup. It cooks away while I do other things, such as baking bread, crafting or even cleaning the house. —Glenna Reimer, Gig Harbor, Washington

From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy recipe is way tastier than any other cauliflower soup I've tried! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia

From the Recipe Creator: My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. —Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska

From the Recipe Creator: My idea of a winning weeknight meal is this beefy soup simmering in one big pot. Grate some Parmesan and pass the saltines. —Julie Davis, Jacksonville, Florida

From the Recipe Creator: This busy-day chili is packed with flavor. We make it ahead and freeze some to eat later. —Marisela Segovia, Miami, Florida

From the Recipe Creator: I love sharing our humble and hearty soup made with beef, cabbage and green chiles. A blast of cilantro gives it a sunshiny finish. —Michelle Beal, Powell, Tennessee

From the Recipe Creator: This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add cooked ground beef or cubed stew meat dredged in seasoned flour and browned for a heartier meal. —Amanda Swartz, Goderich, Ontario

From the Recipe Creator: While living in California, I enjoyed a delicious chicken-lemon soup at a local restaurant. When I returned to Texas, I experimented with many versions before landing on this one. —Brenda Tollett, San Antonio, Texas

From the Recipe Creator: Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they're light and it most of the time don't contain meat. For this recipe, you could add lean beef or chicken for a variation. —Angee Owens, Lufkin, Texas

From the Recipe Creator: This third-generation hearty chili is a family favorite. It's a sweet and easy chili that's sure to warm up the whole family on those chilly fall nights. —Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado

From the Recipe Creator: I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with this blend, which is very close to what I tasted—maybe even better! —Audrey Nemeth, Mount Vernon, Maine

From the Recipe Creator: I transformed leftover chicken and rice into this tasty soup. It even passed the company test. —Karen Reed, Middletown, Ohio

From the Recipe Creator: Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook this at least once a week. It's a tasty way to keep my lunchbox full of healthy options. —Marilyn McGinnis, Peoria, Arizona

From the Recipe Creator: We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it's a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma

From the Recipe Creator: Ladle up this quick, creamy soup chock-full of leftover turkey, pumpkin and beans to your hungry family and friends. It's fabulous! —Marie McConnell, Shelbyville, Illinois

From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

From the Recipe Creator: When I haven’t planned for dinner, I often play around with ingredients in my pantry instead of running to the store. This recipe was a happy experiment. Cut some fat by omitting the bacon—it’s still tasty. —Barbara Banski, Fenton, Michigan