Soups don’t need to be complicated to be delicious and comforting. That’s the case with these four-ingredient soups (plus the basics like water, oil, salt, and pepper) that take simplicity to the next level. These recipes are perfect for when you need a low-effort meal. Some standout recipes include pea soup, chicken noodle, curried creations, and potato soup.
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4-Ingredient Potato Soup
Sara Haas
This easy slow cooker 4-ingredient potato soup uses garlic and herb cheese spread and potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers to build flavor without increasing prep time. It’s a great addition to your soup season repertoire.
Super Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
SoupLovingNicole
“This is THE BEST chicken noodle soup without going through the tedious task of making it the traditional style with a whole chicken etc. This is 10x easier and tastes just the same, in my opinion. I did add celery and carrots, and used thin egg noodles. It is the number one go to dish I make for myself on a cold day or for my loved ones when they are sick.” —Jessica
Miso Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Easier to make than instant noodles! I love miso soup but the pre made packages are so expensive so I looked up a recipe and tried this one. Thank you to the author and all the commenters who helped me figure out what to buy and for the tips and tricks!” —PuffyThyme6823
Super Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“My whole family loves this recipe,” says reviewer Denise Datzko Smith. “It is amazing that something so simple can be so incredibly delicious! This is comfort food at its best.”
Garbanzo Bean Soup
“This is a recipe that I picked up in Italy a few years ago. Being that I’m not a soup fan, I was somewhat hesitant,” says recipe submitter JENYRUT. “But this thick and hearty soup quickly won my praise. It will quickly become a favorite recipe!”
Easy Chinese Corn Soup
“This quick and easy Chinese corn soup is so good that I never bother ordering it from restaurants anymore!” says recipe creator Liz.
Easy Zucchini Soup
France C
“This zucchini soup is so rich and creamy that you won’t believe there’s no cream added,” says recipe creator Julia L. “It’s easy to make and bursting with flavor, but your guests will think you’ve been cooking all day! Delicious hot or chilled.”
Fresh Pea Soup
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“This soup is known in France as Potage Saint-Germain, a name that comes from a suburb of Paris where peas used to be cultivated in market gardens,” says recipe creator Lizz C. “If fresh peas are not available, use frozen peas, but thaw and rinse them before use. Croutons make an excellent garnish!”
Asparagus Soup in Seconds
“Made with canned asparagus, this soup is easy, quick, and delicious! Just be sure to use good-quality canned asparagus and you can’t go wrong,” says recipe creator big surprise. “The milk and butter are optional, as the soup is surprisingly rich without them.”
Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi
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“This is a black-eyed pea soup. My mother’s recipe—best soup this side of the Mississippi,” says recipe submitter Jen Hamilton.
Poor Irish Soup
“I invented this soup when all I had was a cabbage and potatoes,” says recipe creator SStephan. “It’s very basic and is flexible to your tastes.”
Aaahh! Potato Soup
SoupLovingNicole
“This is the MOST simple and delicious potato soup recipe ever! Creamy and cheesy!” says recipe creator Raymond Cooper. “Top with shredded cheese (your favorite kind), chopped scallions and cooked bacon bits.”
Carrot and Coriander Soup
“I learned to make this soup after living in the United Kingdom for 10 years,” says recipe creator VCOLLO. “This soup is incredibly simple to make with just a few ingredients. Coriander is the British word for cilantro, which gives this soup a smooth flavor.”
Curried Carrot Soup
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“Quick, easy, and light,” says recipe creator Doug Matthews. “Plus, it’s the only way to get my niece to eat carrots.”
Easy Vegetable Beef Soup with Ground Beef
“Simple! Brown the meat, and throw it all together into one pot,” says recipe creator Pam. “Serve soup with a cake of corn bread or grilled cheese sandwiches on a cold winter night. You will feel warm all over.”
Curried Zucchini Soup
Diana Rattray
“This recipe is really great, quick and easy and it doesn’t call for a bunch of ingredients to go out and buy,” says reviewer Bleue. “This recipe is great because it is a basic squash soup so you can use pumpkin, yellow squash, or a different kind of squash if you would like. I highly recommend this!”
Fennel Soup
Allrecipes
“So easy and delicious. I get organic fruits/vegs delivered to my door, and my box contained fennel this week. I have never cooked with it before and decided to try this recipe. I only used 1 fennel bulb, and added cubed potato to bulk it up. I pureed some of it so that it had a creamy texture but still contained chunks of fennel and potato. I just ate 3 bowls…..I will make this again!” —alyson_a
Moroccan Semolina Soup with Milk, Anise Seeds, and Honey
“This simple Moroccan soup is easy to prepare and can be served in the evening or as a breakfast porridge,” says recipe creator Wendy E Boles. “Serve warm, garnished with cinnamon, with honey for sweetening on the side.”
Easy and Super Delicious Black Bean Soup
“This black bean soup is not only super delicious, it’s also super quick to make and requires very few ingredients!” says recipe creator theveghead. “A favorite for my whole family.”
Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup
Soup Loving Nicole
“I love any recipe that helps me recreate that back home feeling, and salt beef is always a winner. For those that don’t know of it, it is like corned beef (and cabbage) brisket,” says reviewer Lynn Dawe. “Salt beef is sold as ‘Naval beef’ in 5 and 10 lb plastic tubs filled with brined chunks of beef in the chilled grocery section. Make sure you soak it well for a number of hours to remove the salt (change the water mid way if you really want to remove all salt). I prefer it a bit salty, because the way my mother would always cook it.”
