20 Soups You Can Make in 20 Minutes

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Updated on December 29, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

a recipe photo of the Udon Noodle Soup with Buttery Tomato Broth — Photo:
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Make an easy lunch or dinner with these quick soup recipes. Thanks to convenient ingredients like canned beans and frozen vegetables, these soups come together in just 20 minutes. Recipes like Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup with Ravioli and Lemony Chicken & Rice Soup are healthy, flavorful and on the table fast, perfect for busy weeknights or fast lunches.

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Broccoli-Feta Soup

Overhead photo of a bowl of Broccoli Feta Soup. — Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Here we puree feta into cream of broccoli soup for super-flavorful results. To make prep even faster, opt for pre-cut broccoli florets. Serve with plenty of crusty bread for dipping.

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Chicken Noodle Soup with Spinach & Parmesan

a recipe photo of the Spinach & Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon & Parmesan — Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Wine and garlic add depth to this quick and simple chicken noodle soup. The pasta will absorb broth as the soup sits, so if you plan to eat this over multiple days or want to make a double batch, cook the pasta separately and add it when you’re ready to serve.

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Creamy Mushroom Soup with Sherry

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This quick creamy mushroom soup is loaded with earthy wild mushrooms enhanced by the flavor of dry sherry. To keep prep to a minimum, look for sliced wild mushrooms in packages, or slice your own using whatever combination you prefer.

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Udon Noodle Soup with Buttery Tomato Broth

a recipe photo of the Udon Noodle Soup with Buttery Tomato Broth — Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Cinnamon and star anise add fragrant flavor to this rich noodle soup, while a bit of butter adds body and a silky texture. Fresh udon noodles take only a few minutes to cook, but dry udon noodles work well here too.

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Lemony Chicken & Rice Soup

a recipe photo of the Lemony Chicken & Rice Soup — Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

The Greek lemon-chicken soup avgolemono is the inspiration for this 20-minute recipe. Eggs and lemon are tempered into the broth to add richness and creaminess.

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup with Ravioli

a recipe photo of the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup with Ravioli — Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

This soup is delightfully creamy and packed with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and cheesy ravioli. We cook the vegetables in the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for more complex flavor. If your sun-dried tomatoes are not oil-packed, soak them in hot water for a few minutes and then proceed with the recipe, using extra-virgin olive oil in place of the oil from the jar.

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Cauliflower Soup

This creamy cauliflower soup recipe has all the fixings of a loaded baked potato—including the bacon. Using leftover cooked cauliflower to make this soup gets it on the table fast, but frozen cauliflower florets would work as well.

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Minestra Maritata (Italian Wedding Soup)

Bowl of Easy Italian Wedding Soup on a gray cloth background

Precooked chicken meatballs are the secret to getting this soup on the table in 20 minutes. It’s packed with vegetables and orzo, too, so it’s very satisfying.

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Pasta e Fagioli with Instant Ramen Noodles

Canned tomatoes and beans plus dried oregano give ramen noodle soup mix Italian vibes in minutes. To cut back on sodium, look for ramen varieties with less than 600 mg sodium per serving or use less of the seasoning packet.

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Butternut Squash, Tomato, Chard & Chickpea Soup

Flat-Belly Soup

Vibrant turmeric adds a golden color to the flavorful broth, while cumin and ginger give it a bright, fresh finish. To make prep time for this veggie-packed soup even faster, pick up a package of pre-cut butternut squash in the produce department.

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Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

Here we jazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado and fresh tomatoes. Smoked paprika adds a bold kick of flavor, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder.

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Egg Drop Soup with Instant Noodles, Spinach & Scallions

Egg Drop Soup with Instant Noodles, Spinach & Scallions

Whisking a beaten egg into simmering broth is a quick and easy way to add creaminess and protein to noodle soup mix. Add freshness with a handful of baby spinach at the end. This recipe can easily be doubled to serve two and use the whole package of noodles.

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Hearty Tomato Soup with Beans & Greens

Garlicky kale and creamy white beans elevate simple canned tomato soup into a 10-minute lunch or dinner that really satisfies. Look for a soup with chunks of tomato for a more satisfying texture.

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Creamy Cucumber Dill Soup

This no-cook soup is made in the blender in 15 minutes. A combination of avocado and yogurt gives juicy cucumber just the right amount of creaminess. And a sprinkle of radish on top adds color and crunch.

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Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons

Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons

Bulk up boxed butternut squash soup with frozen cauliflower florets, then top it off with crispy chickpeas for crunch to make a satisfying meal in 10 minutes.

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Quick Tortilla Soup

Quick Tortilla Soup — Brie Passano

This hearty, veggie-packed soup uses frozen veggies to get it on the table fast. Using diced green tomatoes with chiles gives the soup a bit of heat, but if you prefer things milder, swap in a 15-ounce can of no-salt-added diced tomatoes and add 2 teaspoons of low-sodium taco seasoning.

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15-Minute White Bean, Kale & Kielbasa Soup

15-Minute White Bean, Kale & Kielbasa Soup — Brie Passano

You'll have a warming winter soup on the table in no time, thanks to convenient products like frozen chopped onion and precooked kielbasa. Make a double batch so you can have quick meals all week long.

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Halloumi

Here we enhance the flavor of boxed butternut squash soup with curry powder, then top it with irresistible halloumi cheese. Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread for a quick lunch or dinner you’ll make again and again.

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Chicken Hummus Soup

While you may not think of adding hummus to a bowl of soup, it adds creamy texture and a boost of protein. Using other convenience products like frozen vegetables and precooked quinoa get it on the table fast.

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Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Easy-Butternut-Squash-Soup

This easy soup gets its creaminess from pureed squash and fat-free evaporated milk. A bit of brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness.

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