35 Easy Soup Recipes For When You're Shifting Into 'Soup Mode'

Though vegetable soup is often just made up of random ingredients hanging around your fridge and pantry, it deserves to be exceptional. After all, it’s warm and comforting, while still being full of fresh and nutritious veggies—what more could you ask for? With a few tricks and tips (bouillon paste, a Parmesan rind, and frozen veggies are key!), it’s easy to take it from basic to “chef’s kiss”.

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Sopa de fideo is a low-lift Mexican-style soup consisting of toasted fideo noodles in a base made of pureed tomato, onion, and garlic. If you love chicken noodle or tomato soups, then consider this version as its fabulous cousin. It’s a fragrant and simple soup you can turn to in the winter via canned tomatoes or summer with tomatoes off the vine.

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A cross between a classic tomato soup and our favorite white bean soup, this easy soup is the best of both worlds. It’s rich and creamy with added protein and topped with garlicky croutons. It’s just what a chilly, lazy night calls for. Ready in around an hour, this is the mash-up to whip up when you need to switch up your classic soup rotation.

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When you’re craving tacos but looking for something with a little more oomph and comfort, taco soup is the dinner for you. It’s hearty and filling, super-flavorful, and comes together FAST (we’re talking 30 minutes fast!). Featuring ground beef, pinto beans, and all your Mexican-inspired favorites, this recipe is also very straightforward to make.

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It’s difficult to find a soup more comforting than broccoli cheddar—this one is thick, hearty, cheesy, and just rich enough to make it a staple comfort food recipe during chilly nights. Bonus: It's got all that stick-to-your bones goodness you crave, with a good dose of veggies too.

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This easy tomato soup is perfect for those chilly fall evenings when you want something a bit more filling (and what better solution than adding pasta?). If you prefer a heartier greens, kale or broccoli rabe can be added 5 minutes after the tortellini!

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For centuries, cultures around the world have put their unique stamp on chicken soup. We love each and every one, from the Greek avgolemono to the Jewish matzo ball soup, but when it came to developing our forever favorite version, we chose to strip it back to focus on the essence of the dish: the tender shredded chicken and that rich golden broth it creates.

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Creamy chicken Marsala and French onion gnocchi soup are already at the top of our easy weeknight dinner list, so it's only right to combine them. The result is a hearty, Marsala-spiked soup packed with pan-fried chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and pillowy gnocchi. The slightly sweet and savory broth is made of cremini mushrooms, aromatics, Marsala wine, and heavy cream, setting the stage for our favorite potato dumpling and plenty of juicy shredded chicken thighs.

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Though we can basically never say no to pasta, on a cold winter day we often start craving tomato soup. Why not combine the two? Simply prepare the sauce as you would for baked feta pasta, add some chicken broth, and blend. And there's your creamy tomato soup without cream!

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At 7 p.m. on a weeknight, pantry flavor bomb ingredients can be the difference between sitting down to a satisfying home-cooked dinner at 7:30 and ordering take-out. Here, we’re using red Thai curry paste—one of our favorite pantry staples—to create a fast, flavorful peanut noodle soup in no time flat. With a creamy coconut peanut broth, crisp vegetables, and a shower of fresh herbs, this Thai-inspired noodle soup will become one of your new favorite weeknight dinners.

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Broccoli cheddar soup is the ultimate comfort food—it’s rich, creamy, and packed with cheesy goodness—but we took it to the next level with pillowy gnocchi, making it heartier and more satisfying without any extra hassle. The gnocchi cooks right in the same pot, so you’re not stuck washing another dish. This is a wonderfully simple but super-flavorful dish that you can get on the table in no time.

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Meatball sub fans—get ready to meet your new favorite soup. All the flavors of the classic sandwich are mashed into this gloriously cheesy soup recipe that's ready in under an hour. Seriously, it's got it all. Meatballs? Check. Rich tomato flavors? Check. Toasty baguette? Check. Plenty of cheese? Check!

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This vegetarian soup can (and should!) be enjoyed year-round. It has a perfect balance between sweet, smoky, and spicy. The ruby red beets add sweetness and a mellow, earthy flavor. Potatoes help thicken the soup and add body without including any extra dairy or gluten, while the harissa paste adds a peppery kick. If you like things spicy, use a harissa paste labeled as such. If not, use a jar labeled “mild.”

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Chick-fil-A’s chicken tortilla soup boasts a (very!) dedicated fan base—as soon as sweater weather hits, people line up for this seasonal menu item. We can see why: It’s packed with rotisserie chicken, beans, corn, and a blend of cozy spices, making it the perfect comfort food to warm up with.

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Beyond its incredible taste, what makes this recipe truly great is its ease and adaptability. Alongside pantry staples of potatoes, beans, and lemons, you can switch up the herbs to match the season—rosemary in winter or parsley and dill in spring. You can also blend a portion of this soup if you prefer a creamier base, or leave it be if you enjoy a chunkier soup. But don’t skip the Parmesan rind; it adds a subtle nuttiness and salty richness to the broth (we always keep a couple stashed in the freezer for this purpose).

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Searching high and low for a potato soup that doesn’t suffer from a bacon-crutch? Look no further! This is the potato soup for you. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian, looking to explore more plant-based recipes, or just want a potato-focused recipe, this easy, creamy soup is the perfect way to showcase the humble potato in all its comforting glory. And yes, we added something to make sure you don’t miss the bacon 😉.

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This one-pot pesto rice & bean soup can be as flexitarian as you’d like it. While we use chicken broth here to add a layer of savoriness without actually adding meat, you’re free to substitute it with vegetable broth or water. Depending on personal taste, you can also use whatever type of canned beans you’d like.

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Forget bread and croutons, we found an even more delicious way to enjoy French onion soup—by adding gnocchi! Marrying the French classic with the convenience of store-bought gnocchi means you can have the most comforting dinner on the table in just under an hour. It’s sure to warm you up on even the coldest of nights this fall.

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While it may not be known as the sexiest of soups, our lentil soup recipe is anything but boring and ensures that this vegetable soup gets the attention it deserves. Another reason why we love it? The ingredients tend to be on the cheaper side, and it only requires a handful of staple items you may already have in your pantry.

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A symbolic dish of past hardships, matzo ball soup may be an essential component of the Passover feast and a recurring Hanukkah dish, but we love to enjoy it all year long. This classic recipe—complete with homemade chicken broth and light and fluffy matzo balls—has a few ingredients that may surprise you, but truly perfects this classic comfort food.

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