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

Rebecca Morris, Freelance Writer
By Rebecca Morris Updated August 16, 2022
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Smoky black bean soup with sausage recipe
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When sweater weather arrives, there's nothing like a comforting bowl of soup to warm you up from the inside out. Even those living in more temperate climates would agree that there's just something about making a pot of soup that can satisfy the soul, and these cozy yet quick soup recipes do just that.

They 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 that the quick soup recipes in this collection often include potent, powerhouse ingredients like Parmesan rinds, sausage, curry paste, and miso. Coaxing the most flavor out of just a handful ingredients is what makes these soups stand out for being fast and delicious. They are also all easy to make and will fill you up, all while leaving a little in the pot for a leftover lunch.

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Shortcut Italian Wedding Soup,

Shortcut Italian Wedding Soup
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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
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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.

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Green Curry Chicken Soup

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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

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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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Smoky Black-Bean Soup with Sausage

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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

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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!

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Spanish Clam Soup

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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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Corn-and-Mushroom Soup

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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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Stracciatella with Brown Rice

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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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Creamy Broccoli-and-Spinach Soup

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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).

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Corn Chowder with Zucchini and Orzo

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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

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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

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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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Spicy Southwestern Soup with Chorizo

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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

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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.

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Greens

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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

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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

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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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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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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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Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro

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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

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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

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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

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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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Creamy Asparagus Soup

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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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Coconut-Curry Monkfish Soup

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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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    1 of 25 Shortcut Italian Wedding Soup,
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    4 of 25 Smoky Sweet Potato Soup
    5 of 25 Smoky Black-Bean Soup with Sausage
    6 of 25 Lemony Quinoa-and-Spinach Soup
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    12 of 25 Spring Pea Soup with Asparagus and Potatoes
    13 of 25 Coconut-Miso Mushroom Soup
    14 of 25 Spicy Southwestern Soup with Chorizo
    15 of 25 Summer Smoked-Salmon Chowder
    16 of 25 Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Greens
    17 of 25 Spicy Peanut Shrimp Soup
    18 of 25 Tortellini Soup with Peas and Spinach
    19 of 25 Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
    20 of 25 Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro
    21 of 25 Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Soup
    22 of 25 Bread Soup with Spring Vegetables
    23 of 25 Polenta-and-Spinach Soup
    24 of 25 Creamy Asparagus Soup
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