Sometimes you don't have time to make a complicated dinner, and that's when these dump soup recipes come in extra-handy. There is no lengthy prep or long list of steps, so you are just minutes away from a simmering pot of comforting soup.
1/17
Taco Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it's a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
2/17
Slow-Cooker Minestrone
From the Recipe Creator:
There's nothing quite like the comfort of warm homemade soup, and it's even better when your slow cooker will do most of the work for you! This minestrone is easy to put together but has all the flavor of a high-effort dish. —Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois
3/17
Tomato Tortellini Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
No one will guess that you cheated by using canned tomato soup. This lovely soup tastes homemade all the way! —Sandra Fick, Lincoln, Nebraska
4/17
Hamburger Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. Hamburger soup has robust flavor and plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables, and it's so easy to make. —Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin
5/17
Navy Bean Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves navy bean soup. Beans were a commodity you did not survive without in the '30s. This excellent navy bean and ham soup is a real family favorite of ours, and I make it often. —Mildred Lewis, Temple, Texas
6/17
Instant Pot Potato Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I decided to add some character to a basic potato chowder with roasted red peppers. The extra flavor gives a deliciously unique twist to an otherwise ordinary soup. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma
7/17
Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder
From the Recipe Creator:
I combine and refrigerate the ingredients for this easy chowder the night before. In the morning, I start the slow cooker before I leave for work. When I come home, a hot tasty meal awaits. —Mary Hogue, Rochester, Pennsylvania
8/17
Quick White Chili
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe went from a gigantic mistake to a tasty triumph. I created it by accident—and it got rave reviews. Now I whip up this quick-as-lightning dish when I’m pinched for time. —Cynthia Lynn Bloemker, Effingham, Illinois
9/17
Vegan Cabbage Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Comforting soups that simmer all day long are staples on cool, busy days. For a heartier version of this vegan cabbage soup, stir in canned beans, such as cannellini or navy beans. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
10/17
Chorizo and Chickpea Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Chorizo sausage adds its own spice to the broth of this soup, creating delicious flavor with no need for more seasonings. And while it's cooking, the whole house smells divine! —Jaclyn McKewan, Lancaster, New York
11/17
Cheese Chicken Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids won’t think twice about eating their vegetables after tasting this cheesy soup. —LaVonne Lundgren, Sioux City, Iowa
12/17
French Onion Tortellini Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup is delicious, pretty and unbelievably fast to make. For a creamy variation, substitute cream of mushroom soup for the French onion soup. If there are any leftovers, they taste even better the next day. —Marsha Farley, Bangor, Maine
13/17
Roast Pork Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This well-seasoned, satisfying soup has a rich, full-bodied broth brimming with potatoes, navy beans and tender chunks of pork. It's been a family favorite for years. Served with cornbread, it's one of our comfort foods in winter. —Sue Gulledge, Springville, Alabama
14/17
Beef Noodle Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious soup takes only minutes—but tastes as if it simmered all day! —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
15/17
Great Northern Bean Stew
From the Recipe Creator:
This thick and hearty stew with great northern beans is sure to chase the winter chills away. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
16/17
Easy Dutch Oven Minestrone Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This Dutch oven minestrone soup is quick to prepare with shortcut ingredients and is ready in less than an hour. Add a salad and a warm, crusty loaf of bread to round out the meal. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
17/17
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son. It was such a help to have dinner taken care of until I was back on my feet. This yummy dish is so simple to fix that now I give a pot of it (along with the recipe) to other new mothers. —Joanna Sargent, Sandy, Utah
Dump Soup Recipes FAQ
What ingredients can I use to make dump soups?
Dump soup recipes use everyday ingredients like canned beans and tomatoes, broth, frozen vegetables, pasta and cooked proteins. The staples go straight into the pot with almost no additional cooking. These easy one-pot soups are also a great way to use up leftovers, like cooked quinoa, rice or roasted vegetables. For plant-based versions, try chickpeas, tofu or great northern beans instead of meat.
What cooking methods are best for easy dump soup recipes?
Using a slow cooker or pressure cooker and simmering on the stovetop are excellent methods for cooking one-pot dump soup recipes. Slow cookers work well when you want to set it and forget it, especially for soups with dry beans or grains that need extra time to become tender. Pressure cookers, such as Instant Pots, speed things up while still giving you that long-simmered flavor. Using a sturdy pot on the stovetop is ideal for weeknight soups that quickly bubble away until the ingredients soften while you set the table.
What one-pot soups can I make ahead of time?
Soups with hearty ingredients like lentils, beans, potatoes or chicken hold up well when made in advance. Avoid adding delicate ingredients like pasta or dairy until reheating to prevent sogginess or separation. If storing in the freezer, use our favorite reusable freezer containers for soup to simplify portioning and reheating. To keep the texture intact and avoid freezer burn, let your soup cool fully before storing.
