19 Quick Soup Recipes Loaded with Fresh Produce (2024)

Leave the canned soups on the grocery store shelves—you can make a hearty, delicious dinner just as fast using fresh ingredients. Featuring recipes for a fresh tomato soup and a warming seafood stew, these fast and fresh soups and stews are filling and satisfying. Even better? Each of these recipes can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Easily whip up a comforting bowl, no matter how busy your weeknight is.

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Rosemary and Ravioli Chicken Soup

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Chicken noodle soup gets a veggie-filled upgrade when you replace plain noodles with spinach ravioli and stir in fresh green beans. To make this meal extra fast, start with packaged ravioli and a roasted chicken from the grocery store. Then just simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until this fresh fall soup is ready.

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Fresh Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

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No more canned tomato soup for you. With six medium tomatoes, a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes, you can make your own bowl of fresh tomato soup goodness. All you're missing is a gooey grilled cheese on the side.

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Confetti Chicken Big Bowl

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Make an entire meal in your Dutch oven with this easy chicken stew recipe. Broccoli, carrots, and snow peas bulk up this bright and colorful stew while a double packet of ramen noodles makes it hearty enough to enjoy all on its own. Your ramen game just got better!

Buy It: Lodge Dutch Oven ($80, Target)

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Fast Shrimp Bisque

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The heaping teaspoons of Old Bay seasoning that go into this fast and fresh seafood bisque are enough to make any Marylander proud. This satisfying seafood dinner comes together in just 25 minutes but tastes like it's been simmering all day. Whether you use fresh or frozen shrimp (we recommend fresh!), make sure not to skimp on the anchovy paste.

Buy It: McCormick Old Bay Seasoning ($4, Target)

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

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Nothing tastes better than a bowl of chicken soup—especially when it only takes 40 minutes to make. Fresh shallots and asparagus make each bite burst with flavor, but it's the shredded cheese and diced ham that make this quick chicken soup sing. A dollop of Dijon mustard stirred in just before finished gives this hearty soup a tangy finish.

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Butternut Squash Soup with Ravioli

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The best fall soups and stews are ready right as the chill sets in. When the weather gets chilly, our favorite way to warm up is a piping hot bowl of fresh butternut squash soup. You can make this fresh soup a little heartier by adding cheese ravioli, and you can pump up the winter flavors with a drizzle of molasses on top.

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Broccoli-Cheese Soup

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There's not much better than a comforting bowl of broccoli-cheese soup on a chilly day. Except maybe a fresh broccoli-cheese soup that's ready in just 25 minutes! The bread bowls are optional in this fast broccoli-cheese soup recipe, but the extra cheese sprinkled on top is something your dinner guests won't want to miss.

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Italian Spinach Soup

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You can serve up a bright green bowl of spinach tonight, but it's not a salad we're craving. It's soup. Over a pound of fresh spinach gives this soup its signature color, while Italian seasoning and garlic add an Italian-inspired flair.

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Tuscan Bean Soup

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Italian seasoning is the secret to developing Tuscan flavors in this bowl of cannellini beans, carrots, and spinach. To guarantee this soup is ready to eat in 20 minutes, start with packaged baby carrots and spinach. Unlike many fresh soup recipes, this soup freezes well (up to 3 months), so make a double batch to eat some and freeze some for a later date.

Fresh Corn and Chicken Chowder

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When we think of chowder, we don't usually picture fresh ingredients. This fresh corn chowder recipe, however, is an exception. Loaded with four full ears of sweet corn, it still has all the creamy richness we love—and the best part is it's done in just 30 minutes.

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Curried Vegetable Soup

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Wave goodbye to blah and boring canned vegetable soups. A scoop of curry powder gives the cauliflower and baby peas in this recipe much more heat and flavor. This fresh vegetable soup is vegan friendly with its creamy coconut milk base.

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Healthy Minestrone

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Most veggie-loaded minestrones are a relatively healthy choice, but this fresh and fast soup recipe goes a step further and keeps the sodium low. Cannellini beans add protein to this zucchini, carrot, and Swiss chard soup. Sprinkle bowls with a pinch of fresh oregano for the perfect finishing touch.

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Creamy Potato and Asparagus Soup

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Fresh asparagus soup gets a little extra creamy when it's blended with potatoes and evaporated milk. If you're missing the meat in this veggie-centric soup, top each bowl with crumbles of crispy bacon. Other toppings that make this soup stand out include fresh parsley, lemon peel, or freshly ground pepper.

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Broccoli-Potato Soup with Greens

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Fall soups and stews should be hearty and quick to satisfy. This fresh broccoli soup recipe is both. You can't make dinner much faster than this 13-minute broccoli and potato recipe. If 3 cups of broccoli aren't enough veggies for you, include another 2 cups of winter greens.

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Spring Chicken Stew

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Nothing tastes better than a bowl of chicken stew—especially when it only takes seven ingredients and 30 minutes to make. Fresh carrots and bok choy make each bite taste like spring (no matter what season you serve this soup in).

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Garden Greens and Mushroom Soup

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Soup or salad? This fresh mushroom soup recipe turns your favorite salad greens into a creamy, craveable soup. A trio of fresh greens (spinach, arugula, and parsley) are the stars of this recipe, while potatoes and sautéed mushrooms add heartiness.

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Fresh Corn Soup

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Fresh market soups are a standout in the kitchen, and this fast and fresh corn soup is as fresh as it gets. A pinch of grated nutmeg spices up this sweet soup, made from farm-fresh corn, sweet onions, and milk. Add fresh kernels on top of individual bowls for added texture and picture-perfect presentation.

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Soba Noodle Bowl

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Infuse plain chicken noodle soup with Asian-inspired flavors by adding soy sauce to your usual chicken broth. Carrots, sugar snap peas, and a jalapeño pepper keep their crunch in this satisfying soup. Using soba noodles provides a nice break from regular pasta in this fresh chicken noodle soup recipe.

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Pea Soup

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Leeks and onions and peas, oh my! The freshness of this soup is just unreal. The créme fraiche is whisked in just before this fresh pea soup is done (just 8 minutes of cooking time!), and then it's just a sprinkle of freshly chopped chives and this soup is ready for slurping a spoonful at a time.

19 Quick Soup Recipes Loaded with Fresh Produce (2024)

FAQs

What are the best vegetables to put in soup? ›

Veggies That Make Healthy, Tasty Soups
  • Cucumber. 1/14. This nutritious veggie is one of the ingredients in the cold soup called gazpacho. ...
  • Butternut Squash. 2/14. ...
  • Lentils. 3/14. ...
  • Broccoli. 4/14. ...
  • Potatoes. 5/14. ...
  • Mushrooms. 6/14. ...
  • Fresh Spring Peas. 7/14. ...
  • Dried Split Peas. 8/14.

What is the secret to soup? ›

7 Tips for Successful Soup Making
  • Use a Sturdy Pot. It is worth investing in a heavy pot with a thick bottom to use for making soup. ...
  • Sauté the Aromatics. ...
  • Start with Good Broth. ...
  • Cut Vegetables to the Right Size. ...
  • Stagger the Addition of Vegetables. ...
  • Keep Liquid at a Simmer. ...
  • Season Just Before Serving.
Oct 9, 2022

What are the five types of soups? ›

Types of Soup Classifications
  • Broth soups.
  • Consommes.
  • Cream Soups.
  • Veloute-based soups.
  • Puree soups.
  • Bisques.
  • Chowders.
Apr 24, 2012

How can I make my vegetable soup taste better? ›

A squeeze of citrus, a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of cream, a dusting of cheese or a good chile powder, a sprinkling of some herbs or croutons — all can take a perfectly fine soup into the realm of the delectable. Even a spiral of good olive oil to finish and some coarse sea salt can do wonders.

What can I add to my vegetable soup to give it more flavor? ›

How to Make the Best Vegetable Soup
  1. 1) Start with the veggies. ...
  2. 2) Add fresh minced garlic, curry powder, and dried thyme. ...
  3. 3) Add canned diced tomatoes with their juices. ...
  4. 4) Almost done—add some vegetable broth, water, and more flavorings. ...
  5. 5) Add chopped fresh greens and finally, some fresh lemon juice.

What is the number one soup in the world? ›

According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

What is the most important ingredient in soup? ›

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

What gives soup the best flavor? ›

Herbs and spices add aroma, flavor, and intensity to soup broth. "Use fresh or dried basil in tomato-based recipes or fresh parsley to add freshness to clear broth soups," says Sofia Norton, RD. You can also go with more heat and spices.

What not to do when making soup? ›

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Soup
  1. Boiling instead of simmering. You want a small bubble or two to rise to the surface of the liquid every few seconds. ...
  2. Not using enough salt. ...
  3. Ignoring water. ...
  4. Overcooking the vegetables. ...
  5. Adding tomatoes at the beginning. ...
  6. Neglecting to garnish. ...
  7. Not trying a pressure cooker.
Nov 19, 2014

What is a passed soup? ›

Clear soups are a type of thin soup. Clear soups are also called passed soups, as any chunks of ingredients are taken out of the soup, and you are left with a liquid soup. Consommé, a French clarified meat or fish broth, is a classic version of a clear soup.

What is the oldest type of soup? ›

The world's oldest recipe for soup is approximately 6000 years old. It apparently calls for hippopotamus, sparrows, vegetables, lentils and spices.

What is a thick vegetable soup called? ›

Minestrone ranges from a thick and dense texture with very boiled-down vegetables to a more brothy soup with large quantities of diced and lightly cooked vegetables; it may also include meats.

Why is my homemade soup so bland? ›

Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples

Chances are, you could use a little more salt. Go ahead—it's ok. Salt perks up flat flavors and helps balance out bitter-tasting ingredients. Some freshly cracked pepper helps, too!

How do you fix tasteless vegetable soup? ›

Suggestions to improve the flavor:
  1. Celery salt or celery seed (preferably ground). ...
  2. White wine vinegar (for acidity and a richer flavor, and pairing with the cabbage and onions)
  3. Dry vermouth or white wine. ...
  4. A jigger of sherry or cooking sherry (the latter has salt, so add it before salting the soup).
Jun 21, 2011

What reduces bitterness in soup? ›

Add sweet vegetables like carrots and beets. They will sweeten the broth and deepen its color. You might also add a bit of miso (or salt) and/or a squeeze of lemon juice. Sweet, salt and acid balance bitter flavors.

What vegetables go first in a soup? ›

The first set of veg—a quartered onion plus roughly chopped carrots and celery—goes in at the beginning, their flavors seeping into the soup as the chicken cooks. They're cut into big pieces and act as part of the foundational stock.

What are the best things to put in soup? ›

You can extract a clean, strong broth from a combination of water and several pantry ingredients. It's all about layering powerful flavor-enhancers that you probably already have on hand—bacon, tomato paste, herbs, peppercorns, a Parmesan rind, and, of course, kosher salt.

What are good things to put in soup? ›

Dairy sources like milk, cheese, and yogurt can add protein and thicken the soup; so can ingredients like brown rice, quinoa, and other whole grains. Now's also the time to add any meat. If you want to use pasta or noodles, just be sure to keep in mind that they might get soggy or overcooked if you add them too soon.

What can I add to my soup to make it tastier? ›

"Ground paprika, turmeric, nutmeg, ground ginger, and other powdered spices add a touch of color and spiciness to broths," she says. As a general rule, use fresh herbs at or near the end of cooking and dried herbs and spices early on. This helps you get the flavors you're looking for in the right balance.

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