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Soup Recipes

Hearty one-pot soups, from ground beef and taco soup to split pea and cream of broccoli, for easy weeknight meals.

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A steaming bowl of cabbage and rice soup with ground meat and carrots sits on a wooden table beside bread.
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Cabbage Soup with Rice

A hearty one-pot cabbage soup with rice, ground beef, carrots, and a savory tomato broth, ready in under an hour.
  • 35 Mins
A bowl of creamy tortellini soup with spinach and carrots sits on a wooden table by a window.
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Creamy Tortellini Soup with Cream Cheese

A rich and velvety creamy tortellini soup with cream cheese, made with cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a smooth broth, ready in about 35 minutes.
  • 25 Mins
A steaming bowl of chunky potato leek soup with a spoon, served beside crusty bread on a wooden table.
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Rustic Potato Leek Soup

A hearty, chunky rustic potato leek soup made with butter-softened leeks, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and a light herb broth, mashed by hand for a homestyle texture.
  • 35 Mins
A bowl of tomato soup with broccoli florets, served with crusty bread and grated cheese on a wooden table.
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Tomato Broccoli Soup

A quick stovetop tomato and broccoli soup with a rich simmered tomato base and tender-crisp broccoli florets, ready in under 40 minutes.
  • 25 Mins
A bowl of creamy tomato soup topped with basil and cream, served with toasted bread on a wooden table.
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Cream of Roasted Tomato Soup

A rich, velvety cream of roasted tomato soup made by oven-roasting tomatoes, onion, and garlic before blending with broth and finishing with heavy cream.
  • 45 Mins
A steaming bowl of creamy broccoli soup topped with roasted florets and swirled cream, served with crusty bread.
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Cream of Broccoli Soup

A velvety cream of broccoli soup made with fresh broccoli, a butter-and-flour roux, broth, milk, and a touch of cream, ready in under an hour.
  • 30 Mins
A bowl of creamy potato soup topped with cheese, turkey bacon, sour cream and scallions, with a spoon resting inside.
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

A creamy loaded baked potato soup recipe made with oven-baked russet potatoes, a cheddar-cream broth, and toppings of crisp turkey bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
  • 45 Mins
A bowl of stuffed pepper soup with ground beef, rice, peppers and melted cheese sits on a wooden counter near fresh bread.
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Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

A hearty one-pot stuffed pepper soup with ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and tomato broth that delivers all the flavor of classic stuffed peppers without the stuffing.
  • 40 Mins
A bowl of 15 bean soup with shredded smoked turkey, carrots and parsley on a wooden table near crusty bread.
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Smoky 15 Bean Soup Recipe with Turkey

A smoky, hearty 15 bean soup made with a dried bean mix, a smoked turkey leg, smoked paprika, and vegetables simmered in broth until tender.
  • 100 Mins
A bowl of split pea soup with carrots, garnished with thyme, served with crusty bread on a wooden table.
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Classic Split Pea Soup

A thick, creamy split pea soup made with dried green split peas, onion, carrot, celery, and herbs, simmered until rich and hearty with no soaking required.
  • 60 Mins
A bowl of taco soup topped with avocado, sour cream, cheese and jalapeño slices on a wooden table.
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One-Pot Taco Soup Recipe (Ready in 40 Minutes)

A one-pot taco soup made with ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes, simmered with taco seasoning for a hearty, zesty dinner ready in about 40 minutes.
  • 30 Mins
A bowl of ground beef soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table near a window.
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Ground Beef Soup

A hearty one-pot ground beef soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes simmered in a savory beef broth, ready in about 45 minutes.
  • 30 Mins

About these soup recipes

The soups on Recipes Loft are one-pot meals, filling enough for dinner on their own. Hearty soups with meat, such as ground beef soup, taco soup and stuffed pepper soup, rely on pantry staples. Bean and legume soups, such as classic split pea and smoky 15 bean soup with turkey, simmer longer but cost little and usually freeze well. Creamy soups, such as loaded baked potato and cream of broccoli, are thickened on the stovetop and are best eaten within a few days.

Cool leftover soup quickly, refrigerate it within two hours and reheat it until it is steaming hot throughout. Each recipe gives its yield, timings and nutrition per serving. For a full comparison of soup styles and techniques, read the soup guide.

Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right soup for a weeknight dinner?

Think about how much time and how many ingredients you have on hand. A quick egg noodle soup or taco soup comes together fast with pantry staples, while something like split pea or 15 bean soup benefits from a longer simmer to soften the legumes and deepen the flavor.

Can I make soup ahead of time?

Yes, most soups actually taste better the next day as the flavors have time to meld. Bean and pea soups hold up especially well and freeze nicely for later meals.

What's the best way to store leftover soup?

Let the soup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days. For longer storage, freeze soup in portioned containers or freezer bags, leaving a little room at the top since liquids expand as they freeze.

How should I reheat soup safely?

Reheat soup on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave in short bursts. Any soup containing ground beef or turkey should be heated until it reaches 165°F to ensure it's safe to eat. Cream-based soups may need a splash of milk or broth to loosen them back up.

Can I swap ingredients in a soup recipe?

Soups are very forgiving, so feel free to swap vegetables, beans, or proteins based on what you have. Ground beef can often stand in for ground turkey or vice versa, and you can adjust the vegetables in a dish like stuffed pepper soup to use whatever is in your fridge.