19 soups built from everyday ingredients

Soups can be simple, filling, and made with things already at home. No need for fancy or hard-to-find ingredients. With 19 soups built from everyday ingredients, every bowl brings comfort without extra cost. Each one proves good meals don’t have to be complicated.

Tuscan White Bean Soup

A close-up of a bowl of white bean and vegetable soup with a spoon, showing beans, diced carrots, celery, and herbs in a broth. — Tuscan White Bean Soup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Keep things easy with ingredients you probably already have. There’s a lot to like about how Tuscan White Bean Soup comes together with almost no planning. Most people don’t expect it to be that good.
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Slow Cooker Kabocha Squash Soup

A bowl of creamy orange soup is placed on a black plate, garnished with a swirl of cream and a sprig of herb. A spoon rests inside the bowl. Small sprigs of thyme are scattered on the marble surface nearby. — Slow Cooker Kabocha Squash Soup. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Stick to the basics and let them shine. With just a few ingredients, Slow Cooker Kabocha Squash Soup builds into something smooth and rich. Plenty to go around if you need it.
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Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup

A green pot filled with creamy orange soup, garnished with a swirl of cream and fresh sage leaves, sits on a white surface near apples and a bowl of pumpkin seeds. — Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup. Photo credit: xoxobella.

That last apple and chunk of pumpkin have more to offer than you’d think. Toss them together and Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup turns into something worth repeating. You’ll be glad you didn’t toss them.
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Instant Pot Bean Soup

Those beans in the back of the cabinet finally have a purpose. Instant Pot Bean Soup comes together quickly and makes enough to last through tomorrow. Nothing goes to waste.
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Creamy Garlic Soup

A wooden bowl filled with creamy soup, garnished with chopped herbs and grated cheese, sits on a rustic wooden surface with a spoon inside. — Creamy Garlic Soup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Go heavy on the garlic and let the rest fall into place. You won’t need much else to make Creamy Garlic Soup the kind of thing people ask about. That leftover bread might finally get finished.
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Cowboy Soup

A bowl of hearty beef and vegetable soup with kidney beans, potatoes, carrots, peas, and corn, next to biscuits and parsley on a white table. — Cowboy Soup. Photo credit: xoxobella.

There’s something nice about using what’s already stocked in your pantry. Canned goods and simple seasoning make Cowboy Soup one of those last-minute meals that always works. Cleanup stays just as easy.
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Slow Cooker Carrot Soup

A black bowl filled with creamy orange soup, garnished with herbs, pepper, and a drizzle of oil. A gold spoon rests inside the bowl. A textured brown cloth and a cup are in the background. — Slow Cooker Carrot Soup. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Carrots tend to linger in the crisper until a plan appears. Slow Cooker Carrot Soup turns those extras into something worth making more than once. Clean flavors and minimal effort.
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Creamy, Vegan Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Apples

A bowl of soup with apples and sprigs of thyme. — Creamy, Vegan Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Apples. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Try something different using things you didn’t buy for soup. The mix in Creamy, Vegan Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Apples balances out in a way that just works. Surprising in the best way.
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Vegetarian French Onion Soup

A bowl of French onion soup topped with melted cheese and bread, with a spoon resting inside the bowl. — Vegetarian French Onion Soup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Bring out the best in what’s already sitting in your kitchen. You’ll get plenty of depth from Vegetarian French Onion Soup using only what you likely already grabbed earlier in the week. Nothing fancy required.
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Creamy Broccoli Stems Soup

A bowl of soup on a wooden cutting board. — Creamy Broccoli Stems Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Don’t toss the part of the broccoli no one wants. Creamy Broccoli Stems Soup proves the leftovers still have value. Better flavor than you’d expect from kitchen scraps.
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Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup

An overview of a bowl of broccoli cheese soup. — Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

There’s always broccoli hiding out in the back of the fridge. Throw it in with a few staples, and Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup pretty much handles itself. Big hit, zero stress.
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Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Soup

A bowl of creamy mushroom soup garnished with croutons, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh herbs. A golden spoon lies nearby, and sprigs of thyme are placed on the table beside the bowl. — Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

There’s always a use for that carton of mushrooms. A few pantry items and Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Soup will carry you through lunch or dinner without any extra steps. People don’t leave leftovers behind.
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Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

A bowl of vegetable soup with a spoon next to slices of bread. — Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Make use of what’s left in the produce drawer. Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup makes a case for stretching ingredients across the whole week. Great way to avoid wasting anything.
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Red Curry Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of Thai curry noodle soup with chicken, garnished with fresh basil, lime, chopped peanuts, red chili, and green onions. A white spoon rests on the side. — Red Curry Chicken Noodle Soup. Photo credit: xoxobella.

Skip the takeout and reach for that jar of curry paste. There’s enough flavor in Red Curry Chicken Noodle Soup to turn an ordinary evening into something better. Everyone at the table usually wants more.
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Creamy Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup

A bowl of creamy orange soup garnished with chopped herbs and pumpkin seeds, with a spoon resting inside. — Creamy Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Let your pantry do the work for you. You don’t need more than a few basics to make Creamy Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup feel complete. Even better when you didn’t have to shop for it.
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Instant Pot Cabbage Soup

Ground beef cabbage soup made in the Instant Pot in a white serving bowl. — Instant Pot Cabbage Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Chop a few vegetables and let it run. Instant Pot Cabbage Soup does exactly what it needs to without getting complicated. Feeds a few and stores well.
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Wonton Noodle Soup

Clear out the freezer and put those dumplings to good use. With a few other staples, Wonton Noodle Soup feels like something from your favorite spot. No one will guess how little effort it took.
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Cucumber Gazpacho

Everything you need is probably already in the fridge. Cool and quick, Cucumber Gazpacho works as a reset when things feel heavy. Perfect way to use what’s left before the next grocery run.
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Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup

A white bowl filled with vegetable and ground meat soup, including corn, peas, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and zucchini, sits on a marble surface next to a napkin and a small bowl of herbs. — Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: xoxobella.

This one comes together from what’s already on hand. You’ll get a balanced meal with Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup using common vegetables and simple broth. Kids and adults tend to go for seconds.
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