30 Easy Soup Recipes

Stracciatella Soup

A pantry soup that comes together in 20 minutes! You only need 4 ingredients (spinach, egg, chicken stock, and parmesan), but I like to dress mine up with just a touch of nutmeg and lemon zest.

Pappa al Pomodoro (Italian Bread and Tomato Soup)

This Italian classic is a great way to use up stale bread! And it’s ready in 30 minutes. Serve with something crisp and fresh, like this big easy Italian salad.

Pastina Soup

The whole family will love this little noodle soup–it’s comforting and healing in the best way! This easy weeknight recipe takes one pot and is on your table in just 30 minutes.

Seafood Stew with Shrimp and Lobster

If you’re looking for an easy soup recipe that feels a bit luxurious, this shrimp and lobster stew is your ticket! Buy the pre-peeled shrimp from your grocery store (frozen is okay) and this restaurant-level soup is on your table in 40 minutes.

Simple Mushroom Barley Soup

Hearty mushrooms, chopped vegetables, and tender pearl barley make up this simple and satisfying vegan mushroom barley soup. As comforting as your favorite deli’s barley soup, but with even more flavor and a subtle smoky finish. And, because there’s no cream, it freezes very well. 

Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

A lemon-egg sauce called avgolemono makes this soup rich and silky with no dairy needed. This is a very weeknight-friendly recipe–you can even use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A welcome twist on a classic chicken noodle soup, with tender, pillowy gnocchi and a few handfuls of spinach for extra nutrition. This recipe is very versatile: Frozen, homemade, fresh, gluten-free, and shelf stable gnocchi all work well.

Soupe Jo (Persian Chicken Barley Soup)

Called “Persian penicillin,” Soupe Jo is a rich chicken soup packed with veggies and nutrient-rich barley (you can stock up at our shop). I like to make mine a bit creamy with a touch of half and half or Greek yogurt, but you can leave it out if you’re avoiding dairy. It’s hearty enough to go without sides, but barbari (Persian flatbread) makes for good dipping.

One-Pot Chicken and Kale Soup with Creamy White Beans

A hearty soup stacked with protein thanks to beans and chicken–very satisfying. I use a couple cans of white beans here to save time, but you can use dry beans. Just soak them overnight and then cook them in water for about 1 to 2 hours (this guide for how to cook chickpeas will work in this case).

Turmeric Lemon Chicken Soup

Chicken Stew

This rich chicken stew is brimming with aromatic Italian-style seasonings. It’s very freezer-friendly, great for getting ahead of the winter blues. Serve on its own, over a bed of farro, or with freshly baked focaccia for dipping. 

Freekeh Soup with Chicken and Fire Roasted Tomatoes

Nutritious and comforting, this bold chicken soup layers smoky freekeh, fire-roasted tomatoes, and warm spices for a deeply savory bowl you’ll want again and again.

White Chicken Chili with Chermoula

This white chicken chili gets a Mediterranean twist with a spoonful of Chermoula, a zesty North African sauce you can whip up in 5 minutes with just a blender. It’s hearty yet wholesome, with lean protein and a naturally creamy texture, no dairy required.

Healthy Potato Soup

A healthy twist on classic cream of potato soup! Fresh herbs and warming spices bring a welcome depth of flavor and whole milk adds a velvety quality without weighing things down. Serve with a bright and crunchy salad like our radicchio salad.

Easy Sausage Tortellini Soup

Using store bought tortellini means this hearty, comforting soup is ready in 20 minutes! Serve with plenty of freshly grated parmesan cheese on top, and a rustic loaf of bread for dipping.

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Tahini and Hazelnut

Vegan and gluten-free, this creamy butternut squash soup is subtly sweet with warming spices and a generous stir of nutty tahini! Surprising on many levels, this one is sure to delight. I love roasted hazelnuts on top, but you can swap them with any nuts you prefer. Or, substitute with croutons, crispy chickpeas, or crispy quinoa for a nice crunch. 

Garlic Soup with Aleppo Pepper Oil and Fried Garlic

Made with two full heads of garlic and just a touch of milk, this soup is boldly flavored and luxuriously creamy without feeling heavy. A drizzle of Aleppo pepper oil topped with crispy fried garlic brings a sweet-spicy crunch to every spoonful.

Tomato Basil Soup

I like using roasted fresh carrots and tomatoes, which give this soup a subtle sweetness, heft, and velvety texture without the cream. Serve with mozzarella and feta pita grilled cheese for a Mediterranean twist on the classic pairing.

Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Kırmızı Mercimek Çorbası)

This easy, economical pantry soup is one to make on repeat! Aromatic vegetables and spices and a hit of fresh lemon juice load the lentils with tons of flavor. It’s blended for a nice creamy quality, though it’s completely vegan. Serve with simit (Turkish Sesame Bread Rings). 

Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew)

This hearty North African stew with chickpeas, rustic bread, warming spices, and smoky harissa is traditionally served for a healthy breakfast, but I love it any time of day. Serve on its own for an easy vegan meal or with a fried egg on top. 

Hearty One-Pot Lentil Stew

A medley of vegetables and warming spices make this vegan stew so cozy and nourishing. Potatoes and lentils are very filling, so a sprinkling of fresh parsley and lemon juice just before serving is all you need. But if you’d like to round out the meal, crisp salad like Maroulosalata goes well alongside. 

Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup)

Tomato-based vegan Moroccan soup, made with lentils and chickpeas, fresh herbs, and plenty of flavor from turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. If you’d like to make it a bit heartier, try serving over a bed of broken vermicelli pasta or rice. And, for a spicy twist, stir in a spoonful or two of harissa paste (homemade or from our shop). 

Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)

This is yet another great way to use day-old bread! Ribollita is a hearty and especially flavorful vegetarian soup thanks to the use of one secret ingredient: Parmesan rind. Make sure to freeze your rinds rather than throwing them away! I like to use kale in this soup, but you can do spinach or another leafy green.

Pasta Fagioli

This vegetarian Pasta Fagioli recipe is more than the sum of its humble parts of beans and pasta, and it comes together in 30 minutes or less. It’s plenty hearty on its own, but you can add lean ground beef if you’d like.

Mediterranean White Bean Stew

This creamy stew is my take on the Egyptian white bean stew I grew up with—a comforting winter classic straight from my mom’s kitchen. You’re going to love it!

Homemade Vegetable Soup

A gluten free, vegan soup recipe layered with colorful veggies, aromatics, fresh herbs, and a big splash of lime juice for the brightest finish. To make it even more hearty, add chickpeas for some plant-based protein.

Easy Minestrone Soup

This Italian-style vegetarian minestrone soup is brimming with vegetables, beans, and a little pasta. The draw here is in the flavorful tomato broth with lots of fresh herbs. Minestrone is meant to be adapted, so feel free to make this recipe your own by using what vegetables you have on hand, and use gluten free pasta or leave it out to fit your dietary needs.

Spinach Soup with Feta and Dill

Silky and flavorful, this spinach soup combines roasted cauliflower, fresh spinach, herbs, onions, garlic, and feta into a vibrant bright green bowl of goodness. Serve as a starter or light main with pita bread for dipping.

Sweet Potato Soup with Greek Yogurt

Easy to prepare in under an hour, the creamy soup is nourishing, naturally gluten-free, and easily made vegan. Comforting yet light, it pairs beautifully with a drizzle of olive oil and warm, crusty French bread.

“Detox” Cabbage Soup with Turmeric and Ginger

I could rave endlessly about the humble cabbage’s hidden potential, from my sexy crispy cabbage to my veggie twist on cacio e pepe. This soup is my ode to cabbage: a whole head simmered with aromatic fspices, garlic, fresh ginger, and a mix of vegetables. It’s filling, low-calorie, nutrient-packed, and oh-so satisfying.