53 Winter Soups You Can Make in 45 Minutes or Less

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, one pot

Who needs noodles when you can have gnocchi? Using the store-bought kind makes this totally weeknight-friendly.

• Time Commitment: 20 minutes
• Why We Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

The more cheddar, the better. Add cooked elbow macaroni to the decadent soup for a mac and cheese-inspired twist.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why We Love It: <30 minutes, Instant Pot recipe, beginner-friendly

We have the Instant Pot—and Coterie member Maria Lichty—to thank for all this fall flavor. It only takes 25 minutes from start to finish.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: Instant Pot recipe, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

A little bit of cream cheese goes a long way in this decadent recipe from Coterie member Heidi Larsen. Substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream if you're in a pinch.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, one pot

So much flavor, so little time. Chalk up this one's deliciousness to meaty shiitake mushrooms and a simple ginger broth.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, make ahead, one pot

Hearty, healthy and, dare we say it, better than Olive Garden's. The recipe calls for canned tomatoes, beans and green beans, along with lots of dried herbs. In other words, it's your pantry's time to shine.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, high protein

Taco Tuesday in liquid form? Don't mind if we do. Canned ingredients and store-bought cooked chicken makes it a breeze to prepare.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why We Love It: one pot, Paleo-friendly, <30 minutes, gluten free

This super easy soup will take you from zero to dinner in 15 minutes flat. And thanks to arrowroot flour, it's gluten free to boot.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, high protein, one pot

Store-bought tortellini FTW. Go with classic cheese-filled, or choose one stuffed with more flavorful ingredients, like sausage.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: vegan, beginner-friendly, dairy free, one pot

Coterie member Monique Volz recommends serving this plant protein-filled gem with a few crunchy tortilla chips crumbled on top. Who are we to argue?

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, kid-friendly

Gearing up for cold and flu season? Coterie member Liz Falcigno has you covered. Sub zoodles or rice for orzo to make it gluten free.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, one pot

Fifteen minutes on the stove? We can handle that. Scoop up every last drop with a hunk of toasty bread.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why We Love It: vegan, gluten free, Instant Pot recipe, <10 ingredients, <30 minutes

It freezes like a charm, meaning it's great to reheat for not-so-sad desk lunches all winter long.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, beginner-friendly

Rice, crumbled sausage, red and green bell peppers—the gang's all here, but it soup form. Feel free to use ground beef instead if you'd prefer.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, beginner-friendly

We like ours with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream, but scallions, cilantro and crumbled tortilla chips work too.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why We Love It: <30 minutes, gluten free, vegan

Quick, easy and packed with protein. (We’d expect nothing less from Coterie member Ali Maffucci.)

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, one pot special occasion-worthy

This traditional Mexican soup is usually simmered for hours on the stove. We’ve found that this shortcut tastes just as good in a fraction of the time.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

We’d never hate on the PSL, but sometimes, you’ve gotta go with the real thing. Roast the pumpkin ahead (or use canned puree) to save time.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, gluten free, <10 ingredients

Bring on those cold gusts of winter wind; we’re armed with the heartiest, warmest soup known to man. Pass the Parm, please.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, beginner-friendly

This festive soup is great for a crowd. We promise they’ll never guess it only took you half an hour to prepare.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: vegan, gluten free, beginner-friendly

We’d eat just about anything with a big spoonful of pesto on top, store-bought or homemade. A mix of five fresh herbs take this soup over the top.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: vegan, dairy free, make ahead

We always have store-bought curry paste on hand so we can throw together bold, veggie-filled soups like this at the drop of a hat.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: vegetarian, beginner-friendly, dairy free

Soba noodles, umami-rich mushrooms and spinach spruce up a classic in no time. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make it vegan.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: high protein, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly

This easy soup is also super flexible, so feel free to load it up with all your favorite toppings. (Cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream...need we go on?)

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, make ahead

Because sometimes you just need some old-school comfort food. The key is using condensed tomato soup for a ketchup-y flavor profile.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: one pot, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

How did we shave 90 minutes of cooking time off of this delicious Provençal stew? Easy: Cook it in one pot with a smaller selection of seafood.

• Time Commitment: 20 minutes
• Why We Love It: <30 minutes, special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly

Slippery rice noodles, a creamy peanut butter base and plenty of tart lime juice. Consider us sold.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, high protein

It’s chicken noodle’s tasty cousin, and probably the most ingenious way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Thank us later.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: Instant Pot recipe, high protein, special occasion-worthy

Another uncanny Olive Garden copycat for your supping pleasure. Just toast up some breadsticks and you’re all set.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, one pot

Just like Grandma used to make—only way less time-consuming. Cook it ahead and store the soup in your freezer until dinnertime.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, gluten free, dairy free

This fiber-rich meal is creamy, despite being totally dairy free. (Good looking out, coconut milk.) Blending the beans for a thicker consistency doesn't hurt either.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, dairy free, vegan

Forget the cheddar cheese—broccoli takes center stage in this better-for-you soup, along with spinach and cilantro.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why We Love It: keto-friendly, Instant Pot recipe, beginner-friendly, <30 minutes

Pressure cooker > stirring at the stove all night long. Swap kale out for spinach or Swiss chard if you'd like.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: vegan, Instant Pot recipe, special occasion-worthy, dairy free

Its vibrant color screams Thanksgiving appetizer, but it'll be just as breathtaking on any old weeknight. (Shoutout to the stunning coconut yogurt swirl and roasted peanuts.)

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, high protein, one pot

Two classics, one bowl—and drenched in garlicky peanut-chile oil for good measure.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: one pot, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Beef broth, red wine, caramelized onions and allllll the melty Gruyère. You can never go wrong with this iconically cozy soup.

• Time Commitment: 20 minutes
• Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegan

How is this five-ingredient soup even possible, you ask? This recipe thrives on shortcuts, like canned beans and jarred salsa.

• Time Commitment: 20 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, gluten free

Julienned radishes, lime wedges and cotija cheese are such pretty finishing touches on this Mexican-inspired dish.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why We Love It: Instant Pot recipe, vegan, gluten free

Spiked with Granny Smith apples, fresh sage and coconut milk, this fall classic couldn't get more autumnal if it tried.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, one pot, beginner-friendly

Canned corn makes this summer gem possible any time of year. If you can't find the peppery, aromatic summer savory in the off-season, substitute fresh thyme or rosemary.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why We Love It: Instant Pot recipe, vegan, gluten free

If you want it to taste like Olive Garden's, use Italian-style diced tomatoes. Opt for fire-roasted instead for a touch of smokiness.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, high protein, kid-friendly

It doesn't get easier than canned ingredients and a pound of ground beef, right? Freeze individual portions in a plastic bag for up to two months for easy reheating.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why We Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, dairy free

This Thai coconut-curry noodle soup is positively soul-warming. Finish each bowl with chopped cilantro and lime wedges for spritzing.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, one pot, vegetarian

Cauliflower florets and sweet potatoes can hold their own against the heat, making them a solid plant-based alternative to beef.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: high protein, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

Italian sausage, fresh kale and a glug of heavy cream make this soup decidedly satisfying and elegant.

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why We Love It: Instant Pot recipe, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

Let's be honest: This bowl of magic is all about the toppings. We're talking jalapeño, avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, tortilla strips and sour cream.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: one pot, beginner-friendly, high protein

It's loaded with bok choy, mushrooms and green onions, plus finishing touches like soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar and furikake.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, high protein, special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly

Store-bought chicken will save you a *ton* of time and effort, as will preparing the jammy eggs ahead of time.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegan, beginner-friendly

Starring fresh ginger, yellow curry powder and all the naan your heart desires. Make it in the Instant Pot to cut the cook time in half.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, high protein

Yes, the cheese tortellini provides tons of built-in flavor to the soup. But the real secret is salty, umami-packed miso paste.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: high protein, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

Store-bought rotisserie chicken saves the day, along with canned ingredients and pantry staples. The soup is brightened up with fresh lime juice and cilantro for good measure.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why We Love It: Instant Pot recipe, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegan

The addition of russet potatoes not only makes the soup a bit more filling, but they also make the broth starchier and thicker. Win-win.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, gluten free, one pot

Substitute chicken broth and heavy cream for vegetable broth and coconut cream to make it vegan. (Either way, serve with plenty of bread for dunking.)