Homemade soup is my dinner go to. When I can’t figure out what I want to eat, I know that I have lots of easy soup recipes for dinner that I can make in about 30 minutes. I am a soup lover, I can eat it no matter the weather. One of our all time favorites is this easy lentil soup recipe. I make this at least every other month and it never goes to waste.
For me, food in bowls is pure comfort. There is something about holding a warm bowl of food, inhaling it’s goodness and leaning over it to dig in. And a good bowl of soup is like a hug for your insides.
Whether you are looking for vegetarian soup recipes for dinner, chicken soup recipes for dinner or hearty soup recipes for dinner, you will find it here.
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Making easy soup recipes for dinner
Having a well stocked pantry makes it really easy to whip up a pot of soup. If you have some staples on hand, you can make a pot of homemade soup in no time.
I always keep dried pasta, lentils, split peas, dried beans of nearly every variety known to mankind, good vegetable or chicken stock, canned tomatoes and tomato paste in the pantry.
Keep staples like carrots, celery, onions and garlic in the refrigerator and you’re set. With those ingredients, you can have your soup for dinner in about half an hour.
If you’re looking for fancy soup recipes, or soup recipes for a dinner party, you can find those here too! I like a pureed soup like this hearty winter vegetable soup for serving to dinner guests. It is easy, but looks fancy and like it took you the better part of the afternoon to make (but it didn’t).
Easy homemade soup recipes for dinner
Making soup from scratch isn’t as difficult as it might seem. It is actually really easy, once you get a few basics under your belt.
To make it easier, grab this tips for making soup like a pro cheat sheet.

Easy soup recipes are exactly what the name suggests – they are soups that do not require hours of time, nor do they require advanced skills. Soup is something that any level of cook can make successfully.
Easy soup recipes for dinner
To make soup at home, you’ll need a few things. Below is a list of basics that you’ll need to make and store your batches of soup. You likely have most of this already, but if you are new to cooking from scratch or you need to stock your kitchen, these will get you started.
- a large, heavy-bottomed pot – This is the pot I own. I use it for everything. It is a bit spendy, but well worth it. I promise.
- a large soup pot that is easier on the wallet – I also own this pot, because my wallet is not fat.
- a ladle – this one is great for portioning
- a wooden spoon for stirring – safe for non-stick pots
- a sharp chef’s knife for chopping vegetables
- containers for storing soup
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Easy soup recipes for dinner
Delicious soup recipes for dinner that the whole family will love.
Easy Lentil Soup Recipe
An easy lentil soup recipe that is full of vegetables and so delicious.
Beef Barley Soup
A rich and heart beef barley soup packed with vegetables. A complete and comforting meal in a bowl.
Autumn Minestrone Soup
A hearty fall minestrone soup made with butternut squash, kale, white beans and farro in a traditional tomato broth.
Langostino Chowder Recipe
Rich and creamy chowder made with delicate langostino tails and baby red potatoes.
Italian Slow Cooker Cranberry Bean Soup with Greens
A delicious slow cooker vegan soup.
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham is a classic version of this hearty soup on fast forward. All the flavors of classic split pea soup with a fraction of the cooking time, thanks to the Instant Pot.
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup is a classic and almost everyone's favorite! This recipe has LOTS of noodles.
Potato Corn Chowder with Bacon & Leeks
Thick and comforting potato corn chowder with crispy bacon is a perfect cool weather supper.
Winter Vegetable Soup
Healthy winter vegetable soup. Perfect comfort food for chilly weather, yet elegant enough for a special occasion.
Crockpot Chicken Vegetable Soup
Delicious and hearty crockpot chicken vegetable soup is a comforting, easy weeknight dinner.
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Ham
Thick and hearty slow cooker lentil soup full of vegetables and smoky ham.
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