11 Cozy 15-Minute Soups That’ll Warm You Right Up

There's nothing better.

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published December 10, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
A white bowl with kale, white bean and sausage soup, places on a dark green plate on a wooden serving board

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

Soup is the ultimate comfort food, but it often requires a bit of time and effort to make. Well, what if we told you that’s not always the case? If you’re craving something comforting, but you’re short on time, then this collection of 15-minute soup recipes is perfect for you. With a couple of shortcuts and minimal prep, you’ll be digging into a bowl of creamy Black Bean, aromatic Wonton, or luxurious Red Lentil Coconut soup in no time.

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  • 15-Minute Black Bean Soup

    Overhead shot of a bowl of black bean soup, topped with avocado cubes, jalapeño slices, pickled onion and and cilantro

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    “The only vegetable prep needed is chopping the garlic and onion, and you’re welcome to buy prechopped ones if you’d like to simplify things even further. Either “jarlic” or frozen garlic cubes are a good substitute, and most grocery stores sell prechopped onions in the produce section these days.” —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

  • Red Lentil Coconut Soup

    Coconut Lentil Soup garnished with yogurt in a bowl with a spoon, naan on the side

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “Red lentils are a great pantry staple to keep on hand as they’re quicker to cook than other types of lentils and lose their shape when cooked, meaning they melt away into various creamy soups, stews, or dips.” —Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer

  • 15-Minute Tortellini Soup

    A serving of tortellini soup with a tomato based broth in a bowl, topped with parmesan cheese, with a spoon in the bowl

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    “There’s hardly any prep required to make this soup (virtually none if you use frozen or jarred minced garlic instead of chopping your own). It consists of just a handful of pantry staples simmered in a pot until the pasta is tender.” —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer

  • Tortilla Soup (5 Ingredients, 15 Minutes)

    Bowls of tortilla soup garnished with avocado tortilla chips and cilantro

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “The beauty of all this is that your current favorite salsa is the one that will be best for your soup. I usually choose fresh salsa made in the grocery store where I shop, but this element is truly the chef’s choice (that’s you!).” — Mackenzie Schieck, Recipe Developer

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  • Easy Mushroom Noodle Soup

    A bowl of noodle soup containing mushrooms spinach edamame green onions and sesame seeds with a spoon on the side

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman

    “Pacific Foods mushroom broth is widely available and what I typically use. Trader Joe’s ginger miso broth is also fabulous here. If you can’t find either, look for Better Than Bouillon’s mushroom base. Alternatively, use vegetable broth or any other broth you like.” —Alexandra Shytsman, Recipe Developer

  • 15-Minute Tuna and Butter Bean Stew

    15-Minute Tuna and Butter Bean Stew in a bowl with spoon, bread on the side

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    “What really surprised me was the use of tuna conserva (that’s a fancy way to say ‘canned tuna’). The dish elevated the tinned fish to new heights, reminding me that humble ingredients can be just as sophisticated and luxurious as their pricier fresh counterparts.” —Stephanie A Ganz, Recipe Developer

  • Sausage White Bean Soup

    A white bowl with kale, white bean and sausage soup, places on a dark green plate on a wooden serving board

    Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

    “The soup is good without toppings, but if you have crushed red pepper or grated parmesan cheese, I recommend adding them. I always serve this soup with some kind of toasted, sliced bread for dipping in the flavorful broth.” —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer

  • Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup

    Bowl of egg drop soup with a spoon in the background

    Elise Bauer

    “The cornstarch is key to this recipe. It not only thickens up the soup just enough to give it body, but it also helps keep the eggs silky and tender. Don't skip it! (FYI, you can add a little extra cornstarch if you'd like a thicker soup.)” —Garrett McCord, Recipe Developer

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  • Homemade Cup Noodles

    Mason jar filled with layered vegetables tofu and noodles prepped for a meal
    Sally Vargas

    “There are so many different kinds of noodles to choose from at most supermarkets! If you're using cooked noodles, make sure they have cooled before assembling your cups. (You can cool them quickly under running water.)” —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • 15-Minute Wonton Soup

    wanton soup in a bowl (close-up)

    Simply Recipes / Kris Osborne

    “This is an endlessly customizable dinner that you can whip up to suit a variety of preferences and needs. The aromatic broth, tender, juicy wontons, and fresh, vibrant greens make it taste like you devoted much more time than you did.” —Kris Osborne, Recipe Developer

  • Dump-and-Stir White Chicken Chili

    overhead view of a bowl of Dump-and-Stir White Chicken Chili

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Craig Ruff / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

    “If you’d rather not use canned chicken, you can swap it for 2 cups of shredded, cooked chicken. A rotisserie chicken is very handy here.” —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

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