27 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.

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Updated on October 17, 2023

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Smoky black bean soup with sausage recipe — 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.

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Turmeric Ginger Chicken Soup

ginger spice 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.

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15-Minute Bean Soup

white 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.

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Shortcut Italian Wedding Soup,

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.

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Potato, Broccoli, and Cheddar Soup

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.

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Green Curry Chicken Soup

green thai chicken soup — Pernille Loof

Smart shortcuts like prepared green curry paste, rotisserie chicken from the supermarket, and quality store-bought broth are the secret to making this nutritious 30-minute soup both quick and delicious.

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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.

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Corn and Mushroom Soup

Bryan Gardner

Soups that feature umami-rich ingredients like this one tend to be on the faster side. This comforting bowl of corn and mushroom soup takes just 20 minutes to make, and thanks to differently textured ingredients like corn, tofu, and shiitakes, every bite will be more interesting than the last.

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Spanish Clam Soup

Kate Mathis

Paprika and cured ham lend an earthy smokiness that imbues every spoonful of this brothy seafood soup featuring clams. It's great to make for a small wintertime dinner party where there will be a basket of toasted Italian bread to pass around the table.

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Stracciatella With Brown Rice

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 takes just 15 minutes to make when you start with cooked brown rice.

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Smoky Black Bean Soup With Sausage

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.

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Lemony Quinoa and Spinach Soup

lemony quinoa 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!

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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.

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Creamy Broccoli and Spinach Soup

Creamy Broccoli-and-Spinach Soup recipe — 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).

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Corn Chowder With Zucchini and Orzo

Corn Chowder with Zucchini and Orzo — Con Poulos

A quick plant-based chowder, this recipe won't take more than 30 minutes to make and is great for using up a glut of late-summer produce like corn and zucchini.

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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.

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Coconut Miso Mushroom Soup

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.

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Creamy Asparagus Soup

Asparagus with Blender Hollandaise — 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.

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Spicy Southwestern Soup With Chorizo

soups-in-jars-325-exp3-d113040-southwestern-chorizo.jpg — Bryan Gardner

A clever lunchtime soup that was made for commuting with you to the office. You simply add your solid ingredients to a jar before you leave for work, then fill the rest of the jar with water and microwave until it is hot and ready to eat!

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Summer Smoked Salmon Chowder

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.

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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.

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Spicy Peanut Shrimp Soup

Johnny Miller

Pressed for time and in something of a dinnertime rut? In as little as 15 minutes, you can bring something new to the table with this soup that combines aromatics like fresh ginger, red chiles, and fish sauce with tender poached shrimp and velvety peanut butter.

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Tortellini Soup With Peas and Spinach

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.

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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.

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Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Soup

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.

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Bread Soup With Spring Vegetables

Inspired by ribollita, the long-simmering Tuscan soup made from bread and vegetables, this quick brothy soup with peas and zucchini is like spring in a bowl.

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Polenta and Spinach Soup

Polenta and Spinach Soup — Kirsten Strecker

Here's a hearty vegetarian soup that will certainly stick to your ribs. It's great as is, but topping it with additional proteins such as cooked crumbled sausage, bacon, or shredded rotisserie chicken would all be tasty additions.

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Coconut Curry Monkfish Soup

Coconut-Curry Monkfish Soup in speckled bowl with spoon — Ryan Liebe

Impactful ingredients like fresh ginger, cilantro, clam juice, and coconut milk contribute to how this soup can develop so much flavor in just 35 minutes. Adding rice to the serving bowls before ladling this seafood chowder on top is a great option if you're looking for a heartier meal.

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