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This easy soup recipe collection has a delightful bowl for every craving – all with few ingredients and simple steps!
Few Ingredients, Simple Instructions
I’ve shared my favorite soup recipes, as well as Crockpot Soup Recipes. This collection has a little of both and more! All of these soups are super EASY to put together, whether that’s in the crock pot or on the stove. Most of them don’t require a lot of ingredients or steps to prepare!
- For soup tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!
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Best Easy Soup Recipes
These are our favorite and go-to soup recipes that you are sure to love. There are plenty of flavor profiles to choose from so there is something for everyone!
1 Chicken Tortilla Soup
2 Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
3 Albondigas Recipe
4 Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe5 Cheesy Potato Soup
6 Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
7 Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe8 How to Make Egg Drop Soup Recipe
9 Ham and Potato Soup
10 Crockpot Tortellini Soup Recipe
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Get the recipeEasy Chicken Soup Recipes
Chicken soup is a comforting classic and we have plenty of tasty twists to enjoy!
11 Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
12 Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe
13 Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe
14 Chicken Alfredo Soup Recipe
15 Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe
16 Mexican Corn Soup Recipe
17 Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup Recipe
18 Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe
19 Chicken Corn Chowder
20 King Ranch Chicken Soup Recipe
21 White Chili Recipe With Chicken
22 Chicken Corn Soup Recipe
23 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
24 Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup
Easy Vegetable Soup Recipes
Soup is a tasty and easy way to get your veggies! These delicious soups are all packed with nutrition and delicious tender vegetables.
25 Cauliflower Soup Recipe
26 Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe27 Lentil Soup Recipe
28 French Onion Soup Recipe
29 Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
30 Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe
31 Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe
32 Tomato Bisque Recipe
33 Carrot Soup Recipe
34 Vegetable Soup
35 Healthy Cabbage Soup Recipe
36 Potato Leek Soup Recipe
37 Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
38 Loaded Broccoli Potato Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe39 Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe
easy crockpot soup Recipes
All of these soups are what I like to call “dump and go” recipes. None of them have more than 3 steps on the recipe card (that’s my kind of recipe), which means minimal effort on your part.
40 Crockpot Hamburger Soup Recipe
41 Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
42 Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup
43 CrockPot Taco Soup Recipe
44 Chicken Taco Soup
45 Chicken Florentine Soup Recipe
46 CrockPot Chicken Stew Recipe
47 Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
48 Crock Pot Turkey Chili Recipe
49 Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe50 Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
FAQS
Quick Shredded Chicken?
- To make soup as easy as possible I like to have shredded cooked chicken and cooked beef in the freezer. You can also use canned chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken.
Make ahead of time?
- Many soups can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the freezer until you wish to thaw, cook, and serve.
How do I thin out my soup?
- Simply add more water or broth to the soup until you reach your desired texture.
How do I thicken soup?
- Mash up ingredients already in the soup for a more creamy texture. If your soup has potatoes or beans use a fork to mash them up and stir them around.
- Add in a handful of uncooked rice, any type. Simmer the rice in the soup. The rice will absorb extra liquid and the starch released will act as a thickening agent.
- Cornstarch slurry. In a separate bowl, add 1 tablespoon of cold water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix until smooth then pour it into the soup. Stir and simmer.
- Flour roux. Scoop out ½ cup of the hot soup and place it into a bowl. Add 2-3 tablespoons of flour and stir until smooth. Pour it into the soup and simmer.
- Creamy. A creamy soup can be made creamier by adding more cream, cheese, pureed vegetables, a scoop of nut butter, cream cheese, or sour cream.
Add flavor?
- Broth vs stock. The foundation of a good soup starts with a great-tasting broth or stock.
- Aromatics. Onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic are commonly used aromatics. They are typically sautéed in a pan to get their flavor going and then added to the pot of soup.
- Browning your meat on the stovetop or in the oven can help pull out the savory ingredients’ natural flavors that won’t be present when you simply simmer them.
- Season everything and taste as you go. You often see this note next to salt and black pepper, be sure you give time for the soup to simmer a bit before adding more seasonings.
- Adding acid. Brighten a soup with a bit of vinegar or citrus such as lemon juice.
- If the soup is too spicy or sour, add coconut cream or a bit of brown sugar. It will cut through the harsh flavor and add a bit of sweetness to the soup.
Can I use fresh herbs?
- Dried herbs are more potent so you’ll need more of the fresh herb when substituting.
- 1 teaspoon of dried herbs can be replaced with 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs.
- Keep in mind that fresh herbs are more delicate and do not hold up well with extended cooking times. If the cooking time is longer than an hour, don’t add fresh herbs until the last 30 minutes.
What spices pair with different types of soup?
- Soups using beef and poultry tend to go well with basil, bay leaf, curry powder, dill, garlic, mace, marjoram, onions, paprika, parsley, rosemary, saffron, sage, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg.
- Seafood soups tend to pair well with parsley, garlic, oregano, sage, basil, chives, curry, dill, ginger, marjoram, tarragon, or thyme.
- Creamy fruit soups tend to go well with “sweeter” spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, anise, or mace.
- Tomato soups tend to pair well with parsley, garlic, oregano, basil, bay leaf, chives, rosemary, tarragon, or thyme.
- Vegetable soups tend to go well with basil, oregano, garlic, thyme, caraway, cayenne, chives, dill, marjoram, nutmeg, or tarragon.
Is soup freezer friendly?
- Soup is absolutely freezer-friendly! In fact, freezing soup is a great way to save leftovers, meal prep for busy weeks, or enjoy homemade soup any time. Here’s how to freeze soup effectively:
- Cool the soup completely, choose a large freezer-safe airtight container or bag or divide it into individual serving sizes. Label and freeze for up to 3 months at least.
- Keep in mind that soups with cream, milk, or eggs might separate slightly upon thawing. You can usually whisk them back together to achieve a smooth consistency again.
- Starchy ingredients like noodles, pasta, or rice can become mushy after freezing and thawing. Consider adding them to the soup after reheating, or freeze them separately.