25 Delicious Soup Recipes You Can Make in 45 Minutes or Less

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. 

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 bring creaminess to the texture without needing to add any milk or cream.

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.

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.

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.

Often thought of as a grain, quinoa is technically a seed and it is rich in complete proteins and a naturally gluten-free option for soups, salads, even cereal. This bright and warming soup featuring the super seed is so good for you, you'll be able to taste the vitamins!

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.

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.

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.

Leeks and Dijon mustard add a subtle creaminess to this puréed soup without having to resort for butter or heavy cream, making it a perfectly light and healthy option for a weeknight dinner. The added texture of pretzels for garnish keep this soup feeling fun and easy (and tasting delicious, too).

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.

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.

Coconut milk adds richness and body to this creamy (yet cream-less) vegan soup, while mushrooms and miso paste add earthiness and depth.

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!

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 summertime chowder.

Mild cauliflower shows off its chameleon-like skills in this puréed soup that is silky smooth but doesn't contain any heavy cream.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.