Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Quick & Easy Soup Recipes 26 Quick Soup Recipes That Are Ready in 45 Minutes or Less A bowl of comfort is soon at hand when you make one of these soothing soups. By Rebecca Morris Rebecca Morris Rebecca is a writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 23, 2024 Close Photo: Nico Schinco When cold weather arrives, nothing satisfies like a quick soup recipe—you can make it fast, then savor it as you warm up from the inside out. Our recipes are developed with weeknight dinners and grab-and-go lunches in mind—because being short on time doesn't mean you need to give up the benefits of a hearty soup. You may notice the soup recipes in this collection often include potent, powerhouse foods like Parmesan rinds, sausage, curry paste, and miso. Coaxing the most flavor out of just a handful of ingredients is what makes these soups stand out for being fast and delicious. They are easy to make and will fill you up, all while leaving a little in the pot for a leftover lunch. 20 Hearty Soup Recipes That Are Perfect to Serve for Dinner 01 of 26 Turmeric Ginger Chicken Soup Pernille Loof So fast and so delicious, this shortcut soup starts with rotisserie chicken or leftover roast. Garlic, fresh turmeric, and ginger amp up storebought broth, and angel hair pasta cooks super fast. Your comforting bowl of soup is on the table in just 20 minutes. View Recipe 02 of 26 15-Minute Bean Soup A filling vegetarian soup that comes together in 15 minutes. It's totally doable when you use canned beans and store-bought vegetable broth. The creamy cannellini beans make this soup filling, and garlic, scallions, and lemon juice are powerhouse ingredients that give the broth a vibrant flavor. A sprinkling of parmesan is the finishing touch. View Recipe 03 of 26 Shortcut Italian Wedding Soup Alpha Smoot This must-make soup challenges the notion that a soup needs to simmer for an hour-plus in order to be outstanding. The recipe takes just 40 minutes from start to finish and uses both umami-rich Parmesan rind and hot Italian sausage. View Recipe 04 of 26 Potato, Broccoli, and Cheddar Soup Alpha Smoot Some things in life are just better together, and the pairing of broccoli and cheddar cheese is the perfect example. In this nutritious soup, the starch from simmering potatoes brings creaminess to the texture without needing to add any milk or cream. View Recipe 05 of 26 Smoky Sweet-Potato Soup Make a batch of this piquant sweet potato soup on Sunday evening and enjoy a hot lunch all week long. Canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce lend the soup its signature smokiness, while apples and leeks provide a hint of sweetness and buttery smooth texture when puréed. View Recipe 06 of 26 Stracciatella With Kale and Lemon Stracciatella translates to "little shred" in Italian, and it refers to the shreds of egg that appear in the soup after whisking a mixture of beaten eggs and Parmesan cheese into hot broth towards the end of cooking. This extra-satisfying version has a bright punch of lemony flavor and takes just 35 minutes to make. View Recipe 07 of 26 Smoky Black-Bean Soup With Sausage Nico Schinco A smart, filling option for a weeknight meal, this cozy soup stars Andouille sausage and fire-roasted tomatoes. They add a complex, smoky flavor to canned black beans in just 40 minutes. View Recipe 08 of 26 Lemony Quinoa-and-Spinach Soup Armando Rafael Often thought of as a grain, quinoa is technically a seed—it is rich in protein and a naturally gluten-free option for soups, salads, and even cereal. This bright and warming soup featuring the super seed is so good for you that you'll be able to taste the vitamins! View Recipe 09 of 26 Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Rachel Marek A classic recipe redesigned with the busy home cook in mind. This 35-minute soup calls for shortcuts such as store-bought broth and quick-cooking boneless, skinless chicken thighs. View Recipe 10 of 26 Creamy Broccoli-and-Spinach Soup Yuki Sugiura Leeks and Dijon mustard add a subtle creaminess to this puréed soup without having to resort to butter or heavy cream, making it a perfectly light and healthy option for a weeknight dinner. The added texture of pretzels for garnish keeps this soup feeling fun and easy (and tasting delicious, too). View Recipe 11 of 26 Spring Pea Soup With Asparagus and Potatoes Johnny Miller This is a quick soup recipe you'll want to turn to during the shoulder season between spring and summer when fresh greens and tender produce are starting to crop up, but it's still chilly enough outside that you want a hot bowl of soup. View Recipe 12 of 26 Coconut-Miso Mushroom Soup David Malosh Coconut milk adds richness and body to this creamy (yet cream-less) vegan soup, while mushrooms and miso paste add earthiness and depth. View Recipe 13 of 26 Creamy Asparagus Soup Ngoc Minh Ngo This simple blender soup is the perfect recipe to make in mid-spring when the blooms are back, and the asparagus is snappy and fresh. View Recipe 14 of 26 Summer Smoked-Salmon Chowder Ren Fuller Relying on already-cooked proteins is a great way to get a healthy dinner on the table in the shortest amount of time. Here, hot-smoked salmon adds its flavor to a rich and creamy chowder. View Recipe 15 of 26 Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Greens Marcus Nilsson Mild cauliflower shows off its chameleon-like skills in this puréed soup that is silky smooth but doesn't contain any heavy cream. View Recipe 16 of 26 Tortellini Soup With Peas and Spinach Johnny Miller Store-bought cheese tortellini makes this weeknight-ready soup a cinch to make. Additions like frozen peas and fresh baby spinach help to fortify the broth with essential nutrients. View Recipe 17 of 26 Curried Red Lentil Soup With Dried Cherries and Cilantro Red lentils cook quickly and break down into a creamy, starchy texture. Here, aromatic curry powder is added as the main flavoring, along with plenty of garlic, shallots, and coconut milk. Bright bites of dried cherry and cilantro garnish the soup. View Recipe 18 of 26 Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Soup Con Poulos Both spiced and spicy, this blender soup is a warming winter option that will take less than 30 minutes to whip up. Roasted red peppers added to the tomato mixture before blending help deliver a hint of sweetness, while a dollop of sour cream on top of each bowl works to tame the flame. View Recipe 19 of 26 Hot and Sour Soup With Tofu Twenty minutes is all it takes to make this vegetarian soup. Tofu and egg provide satiating protein, while rice vinegar, shiitake mushrooms, and soy sauce add a umami flair. Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu 20 of 26 Classic Chicken Vegetable Soup Maxwell Cozzi This 25-minute recipe features the perfect medley of carrots, celery, and potatoes — though you're welcome to customize it with your favorite vegetables. Plus, a single batch yields six servings, making it ideal for feeding a crowd. Classic Chicken Vegetable Soup 21 of 26 Pureed Butternut Squash Soup Savor the best of fall with this silky butternut squash soup. Enjoy it alone as a side dish or light lunch — or mix in cooked protein for extra staying power. Pureed Butternut Squash Soup 22 of 26 15-Minute Lentil Soup Julia Hartbeck Make dinner for one in 15 minutes with this simple yet hearty recipe. The dish makes good use of canned lentils, though you can use leftover lentils as well. 15-Minute Lentil Soup 23 of 26 Super-Grain Soup With Watercress and Mushrooms Justin Walker During the winter months, this hearty super-grain soup will keep you warm and cozy. If you want to make it vegan, use vegetable broth and skip the cheese. Super-Grain Soup with Watercress and Mushrooms 24 of 26 Test Kitchen's Favorite Tomato Soup Sidney Bensimon Complete your grilled cheese meal with a cream-free tomato soup. Its silky texture comes from butter and flour, which are used to make a smooth roux. Our Test Kitchen's Favorite Tomato Soup 25 of 26 Stracciatella Soup Rachel Marek With just six ingredients, you can make a simple yet satisfying Italian egg soup. It makes for a delicious breakfast soup, though you can enjoy it any time of the day. Stracciatella Soup 26 of 26 Turkey-Pesto Meatball Soup Lennart Weibull Between the pesto-laced meatballs and Parmesan cheese, this comforting soup is packed with flavor. The dish calls for escarole, but you can use any leafy green you'd like. Turkey-Pesto Meatball Soup Updated by Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit