Source: Nesavinov, AdobeStockSoup doesn't have to be something very complex, time-consuming, and laborious. There are simple and quick recipes for every day, and we've gathered 20 of them in this collection. They feature only easy processes and readily available ingredients that you're sure to find in your fridge!
1. Tomato Soup with Vegetables
Source: lifehacker.ruDespite the large number of ingredients, this is a very simple and healthy soup.
You will need: 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 0.5 head of cabbage, 2 carrots, 350 g broccoli, 150 g green beans, 800 g canned tomatoes, 900 ml water or broth, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté until soft. Add the rest of the vegetables, and after another 2 minutes, add the tomatoes. Simmer everything for a couple of minutes, pour in water or broth, season to taste, and cook the soup for 25 minutes after boiling.
2. Creamy Tomato Soup
Source: intex-press.byThis soup is interesting primarily because it's equally delicious both hot and cold.
You will need: 300 g tomatoes, 1 onion, 10 g basil, spices.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the tomatoes. Mince the onion and sauté until golden. Add the tomatoes and simmer over low heat until they release their juice. Add spices and chopped basil, then blend the soup until smooth.
3. Diet Vegetable Soup
Source: alfagym.ruDiet soups don't have to be boring and bland, and this is clear proof of that!
You will need: 4 tomatoes, 3 leek stalks, 2 bell peppers, 1 carrot, 1 cabbage, 1 celery stalk, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and shred all the vegetables. Place them in a pot, add spices and herbs to taste, and cover with water. Cook the soup until done, about half an hour.
4. Chicken Soup with Flour Dumplings
Source: simplefoods.ruFor this recipe, it's better to use a bone-in piece of chicken rather than just fillet, to make the broth richer.
You will need: 200 g chicken, 2 eggs, 6 tbsp flour, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Cook the chicken until done and add the potatoes to the boiling broth. Mince and sauté the onion with the carrot. Whisk one egg, dip your hands into it, then dip them into the flour. Rub your palms together – this is how the dumplings are formed. Repeat until all ingredients are used. When the potatoes are almost cooked, add the sautéed vegetables. After a couple of minutes, add the dumplings. After another couple of minutes, add spices and pour in the beaten second egg, stir the soup, and remove from heat after one minute.
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5. Rassolnik with Pearl Barley
Source: vk.comTo quickly cook rassolnik, prepare the broth in advance or use bouillon cubes.
You will need: 2.5 l broth, 1 cup pearl barley, 3 pickled cucumbers, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 3 potatoes, spices, 1 bunch dill.
Preparation: Add pearl barley and potatoes to the boiling broth and cook until done. Sauté the onion with grated carrot until semi-cooked. Add grated cucumbers to the same pan and fry for another 5 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables to the soup. After 5 minutes, add spices and chopped dill, and remove from heat after another minute.
6. Chickpea and Tomato Paste Soup
Source: stylebook.deA hearty, thick, and rich soup, yet completely meat-free. For convenience and speed, use canned chickpeas.
You will need: 1 onion, 300 g chickpeas, 2 bell peppers, 2 cloves garlic, 100 g rice, 3 tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1.2 l broth, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Mince the onion and garlic, and sauté for a couple of minutes over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper, and after 5 minutes, add the peeled and chopped tomatoes. Simmer everything together briefly, add all other ingredients, pour in the broth, and cook the soup for another 20 minutes.
7. Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Source: life.ruDuring pumpkin season, this soup is not only simple but also inexpensive. Optionally, add grated cheese or crumbled feta.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 l water or broth, 2 cloves garlic, 1 chili, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop the onion, carrot, garlic, and chili, and sauté briefly. Add the diced pumpkin, sauté for another couple of minutes, and pour in broth or water. Cook everything together for about 20 minutes, drain some of the broth, and blend the soup until smooth. Adjust to desired consistency with the reserved broth and season to taste.
8. Creamy Lentil Soup
Source: news.glavred.infoA hearty, beautiful, aromatic, and inexpensive dish that can easily be made every day.
You will need: 200 g lentils, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 30 g tomato paste, 1 tomato, 1 l broth or water, spices.
Preparation: Grate the carrot, chop the onion, and sauté them lightly. Add the rinsed lentils, stir, and pour in water or broth. Add tomato paste, spices, and a tomato blended until smooth. Cook the soup until the lentils are tender over low heat for about 20 minutes, then completely blend until smooth.
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9. Rice Soup
Source: foodhere.ruIf you don't know what else to add to soup – confidently add rice, and you'll never go wrong. Quick and delicious!
You will need: 5 potatoes, 0.5 cup rice, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 500 g chicken, 1 bunch dill, spices.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water and cook until done. Dice the potatoes, add them to the broth, and cook for about 10 minutes. Mince and sauté the onion with the carrot, then add them to the soup. Also add the rice and cook everything for another 10 minutes. Add spices, chopped herbs, and the sliced tomato. Remove the soup from heat after 5 minutes.
10. Corn and Pea Soup
Source: cocina.guruThe ideal recipe for a simple soup if you have a large stock of frozen vegetables. It includes peas, corn, and green beans.
You will need: 300 g carrots, 1 onion, 3 celery stalks, 4 cloves garlic, 3 tomatoes, 4 potatoes, 200 g corn, 200 g peas, 200 g green beans, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion, carrot, and celery until soft. Add minced garlic and chopped tomatoes, and stir. Add potatoes and cover everything with broth. Bring the soup to a boil and after 15 minutes, add the green beans. After another 10 minutes, add peas and corn with spices, and after 5 minutes, remove from heat.
11. Creamy Chicken Soup
Source: everything.kzYou can make very interesting dishes from chicken and potatoes. For example, this simple, inexpensive, and delicious creamy soup!
You will need: 200 g chicken, 3 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 20 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Dice the potatoes and chicken, cover with water, and cook for about 20 minutes. Mince the onion with the carrot, sauté in butter, and add to the pot. Cook everything together for another 10 minutes, blend the soup until smooth, and season to taste.
12. Cheesy Chicken Soup
Source: multivarka.infoAn excellent everyday recipe with a French touch. Serve this simple and quick soup with herbs and croutons.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 200 g processed cheese, 400 g potatoes, 150 g onion, 30 g butter, 180 g carrots, spices.
Preparation: Cut the fillet into pieces, cover with water, and cook until done. Add the diced potatoes to the boiling broth. Mince the onion and carrot, sauté in butter until soft, season, and also add to the soup. Finally, add grated processed cheese and spices, and cook the soup until the cheese melts.
13. Quick Pork Soup
Source: sadlion.ruYou won't have to cook the meat for long if you sauté it in a pan first. Here's how!
You will need: 500 g pork, 4 potatoes, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 0.5 bell pepper, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 100 g noodles, spices.
Preparation: Dice the potatoes, cover with water, and start cooking. Finely chop the pork and sauté until browned. Add minced onion, carrot, and bell pepper, and continue frying for another 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and spices, stir, and add the sautéed mixture to the potatoes. Also add the noodles and cook the soup until they are done.
14. Sorrel Soup
Source: forum.pushkino.orgA classic recipe for sorrel and egg soup. It's best prepared with chicken broth.
You will need: 300 g sorrel, 3 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 5 eggs, spices.
Preparation: Cut the potatoes into sticks, cover with broth, and start cooking. Mince the onion with the carrot and sauté until soft. When the potatoes soften, add the sautéed vegetables and cook for another 10 minutes. Add finely chopped sorrel, and after 3-4 minutes, slowly pour in the beaten eggs while constantly stirring. Season the soup, cook for another minute, and remove from heat.
15. Minced Meat Soup
Source: sitereceptov.ruThe main advantage of this recipe is that it contains meat, but you don't need to cook it for a long time. This is the main issue when you don't have pre-made broth.
You will need: 250 g minced meat, 300 g potatoes, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 chili, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 200 ml cream, 2 cloves garlic, 30 g cheese, 50 g butter, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Melt half of the butter and sauté the minced meat with herbs, spices, and garlic. In the other half of the butter, sauté the minced onion, bell pepper, and chili. Add tomato paste and stir. Add potatoes to boiling water. When they soften slightly, add the minced meat and sautéed vegetables, and cook the soup until done. Finally, add cream, bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
16. Meatball Soup
Source: glamours.nameA rich and hearty meatball soup that adults and children will love. We recommend using pork mince.
You will need: 250 g minced meat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 4 potatoes, 100 g vermicelli, spices.
Preparation: Grate the carrot, finely chop the onion, and sauté until soft. Mix the minced meat with spices and form small meatballs. Start cooking the potatoes, and when they are almost done, add the meatballs. When they float to the surface, add the sautéed vegetables and vermicelli. After about 5-7 minutes, remove the soup from heat.
17. Buckwheat Soup
Source: zen.yandex.ruA classic homemade recipe that our mothers and grandmothers used. But you'll need pre-made broth!
You will need: 2 l broth, 100 g buckwheat, 400 g potatoes, 100 g carrots, 1 clove garlic, 100 g onion, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Add potatoes and buckwheat to the boiling broth, season, and cook for 10 minutes. Finely chop the onion and carrot, sauté in a pan, and add to the soup. Cook everything together until the ingredients are done, and finally add chopped herbs.
18. Lenten Couscous Soup
Source: mobillegends.netThis wonderful tomato soup will appeal even to adherents of a vegan diet. Prepare it with vegetable broth or simply water.
You will need: 200 g canned tomatoes, 3 tbsp couscous, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 potatoes, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Dice the potatoes and start cooking for about 10-15 minutes. Roughly chop and sauté the onion with the carrot. Add tomatoes, garlic, spices, stir, and add the sautéed vegetables to the potatoes. Cook everything together for another 5 minutes, add couscous, and remove the soup from heat after a couple of minutes.
19. Sausage Solyanka
Source: telegra.phA hearty and aromatic dish that's impossible to resist from the first spoonful.
You will need: 400 g smoked meats, 150 g sausage, 3 frankfurters, 150 g pickled cucumbers, 100 g olives, 2 onions, 1 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and sauté. Add grated pickled cucumbers and fry for another couple of minutes. Add tomato paste, simmer the sautéed mixture a bit more, and remove from heat. Cut all the meat products, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables, olives, and spices, and cook everything together for another 7 minutes.
20. Chicken and Corn Soup
Source: pinterest.ruA soup with a very unusual taste made from simple and inexpensive ingredients. Canned or frozen corn will work.
You will need: 250 g chicken, 350 g corn, 3 eggs, herbs and spices.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water and cook until done. Remove the meat, shred it, and return it to the pot. Add corn to the boiling broth, season, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Whisk the eggs and carefully pour them into the soup, stirring constantly. Cook the soup for another couple of minutes and remove from heat.