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12 Soup Recipes That Are On The Table In 30 Minutes Or Less

Cameron Beall
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Quick dinners don't mean you have to sacrifice when it comes to flavor.

<p>Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel</p>

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel

While it can be exciting to try new recipes to impress your family or dinner guests, sometimes you just need a comforting and delicious dish that can be ready in half an hour. And while we love the slow-cooker for doing the hard work for us when we have a busy schedule, that often requires planning ahead. Enter: 30-minute soups and stews. From quick chilis and tortelloni stews to hearty veggie and comforting chicken noodle soup, we have an array of soups and stews that will have a home-cooked meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Related: Keep Warm All Season With These Satisfying Soup And Stew Recipes

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

<p>Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox</p>

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Take it back to your childhood days with this creamy and cheesy veggie soup. Go the extra mile and serve it up in a bread bowl or topped with crispy croutons.

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Busy Day Soup

<p>Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen</p>

Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

No time? No problem. When it's been a long day and dinner is the last thing you want to think about, this soup is a go-to. Just brown the meat then add everything else to the pot and boil.

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Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

<p>Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley</p>

Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Chicken noodle soup just got a whole lot easier, but is still just as good for the soul. Double your batch and it's the perfect dish to keep on hand in the freezer.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

<p>Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis</p>

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis

This spin on a classic chicken noodle soup is an easy pick when you're looking for a little extra comfort.

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Lasagna Soup

<p>Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox</p>

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Don't have time to pull together a whole lasagna casserole? We've got you covered. This just-as-tasty soup will be ready in under 30 minutes and is a crowd favorite for all ages.

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Cheeseburger Soup

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

Don't feel like firing up the grill but craving a burger? This rich soup is a cinch to pull together and makes for a kid-friendly weeknight dinner.

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Ground Beef Vegetable Soup With Gnocchi

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero

Veggie lovers, you're in for a treat. Toss in whatever is in the back of your fridge alongside store-bought gnocchi.

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Southwest Pork Stew

Alison Miksch; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Alison Miksch; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Pick up pulled or shredded pork from your favorite BBQ joint to make this stew a true winner. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the ideal cozy and hearty meal that the whole family will love.

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Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup

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We're taking microwaved ramen noodles up a notch with some heat and a few added ingredients. This simple and delicious dish might just become your new go-to quick dinner.

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Green Chile-Chicken Soup

<p>Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis</p>

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis

If you like chicken enchiladas, you'll be head over heels for this satisfying dish. With creamy white beans, a slight kick from poblano chilis, and a trusty rotisserie chicken, it checks all the boxes.

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White Lightning Chicken Chili

<p>Becky Luigart Stayner</p>

Becky Luigart Stayner

Need we say more? White chicken chili ready in 30 minutes makes for a family favorite meal. The only thing that could make it better is a slice of cornbread to sop up all the goodness.

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Vegetable Beef Soup

<p>Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel</p>

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel

This soup is ready in 30 minutes thanks to pre-cooked pot roast, which you can find at the store or in your own refrigerator. Dried mushrooms and a splash of red wine give it a real depth of flavor.

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