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We’ve rounded up our best soup recipes for one! Each of these soup recipes is easy to make, incredibly delicious and will serve one or maybe two people. These soups are pure comfort in a bowl! From French Onion Soup to Broccoli Cheddar Soup, you are sure to find a few favorites.
Nothing beats a big bowl of hot, hearty soup when you’re thinking about lunch or dinner. We’ve rounded up our best fall soup recipes for one (or maybe 2), an outstanding stew recipe for one, and a few fantastic side dish recipes that are perfect to enjoy with a big bowl of soup.
There are few things more comforting than a big bowl of soup on a cool evening – in fact, quick-cooking soups such as the ones we have here make the ultimate weeknight meal.
Nearly every one of the soup recipes listed below cook quickly and don’t need a whole lot of fancy ingredients. In fact, you might just decide to make a new soup every night of the week.
These small batch soup recipes are sure to warm you up from head to toe. They’re each easy to make and so good too!
Lasagna Soup For One
5 from 8 votes
This single serving Lasagna Soup is a hearty, one-pot meal made with lasagna noodles, seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and three cheeses. Rich, comforting, and easy to make.
Make a creamy, cheesy bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup packed with tender broccoli florets and rich flavor. This single serving recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients and is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes!
This single serving creamy tomato soup is a rich and flavorful dish made with aromatic vegetables, spices, canned tomatoes, and a touch of cream. Ready in just 30 minutes!
This single serving taco soup is packed with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and tomatoes, creating a hearty and flavorful meal. It comes together in less than 30 minutes!
This hearty split pea soup is made with dried split peas, diced ham, and vegetables, all simmered together in a flavorful broth until tender. Simple, filling, and perfect for one.
This single serving French Onion Soup features sweet caramelized onions in a savory broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyere cheese. Rich, classic flavor without the leftovers.
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a warm, spiced broth. Perfect for a satisfying meal, it’s customizable with your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, or tortilla strips.
A simple single serving vegetable soup made with fresh vegetables, tender potatoes, and a flavorful broth, ready in 30 minutes for a light and satisfying meal.
This single serving Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, flavorful soup made with Italian sausage, potatoes, spinach, and a touch of cream. It’s a quick and easy version of the popular restaurant favorite, scaled down for one and ready in 30 minutes!
This creamy New England clam chowder is packed with tender clams, bacon, and a hearty potato, all simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a warm and satisfying meal for one.
This black bean soup is easy to make with canned beans combined with fresh ingredients. Cooks in just 30 minutes, this vegan and vegetarian soup is so delicious!
This creamy carrot soup is made with fresh carrots, onions, ginger, warm spices, and coconut milk. Ready in less than 30 minutes and perfectly portioned for one.
A comforting one-pot white bean soup made just for one! This flavorful and hearty dish is budget-friendly, healthy, and comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup—perfect for a quick and satisfying single serving meal.
Small batch chicken noodle soup made with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth. Perfectly portioned for one or two servings.
One pot beef stew for one. Small Beef Stew recipe with tender beef, onions, carrots, and golden potatoes. Enjoy a cozy meal for one without the hassle.
This single serving potato soup is creamy, flavorful, and made with just one potato. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s the perfect comforting dish topped with cheese and crispy bacon.
Single Serve Instant Pot butternut squash soup is a healthy and hearty soup recipe made in a pressure cooker. Get the slow simmered flavor in half the time with this flavorful butternut squash soup recipe.
If you’d like to make two servings of any of these soup recipes, double the ingredients.
If you’d like to make your soup creamier, add a little heavy cream of plain yogurt.
If you would like to freeze any soup made with pasta, leave the pasta out and add it when you are ready to eat the soup. Freezing pasta can make the noodles mushy.
Consider garnishing your soup with cooked and crumbled bacon, chopped fresh herbs or cilantro, or a sprinkling of shredded cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to thin a soup that is too thick?
Add a little extra liquid; cream, broth, or water work very well. Gradually stir in more liquid until your soup reaches the perfect consistency.
Is there any way to thicken soup?
Try cooking the soup with the lid off. The liquid will evaporate which will result in a thicker soup. You can also puree the soup using an immersion blender or a stand blender. Mashed potato flakes also make a good thickener.
Best Side Dishes To Serve With These Soup Recipes
Small Batch Cornbread
4.85 from 76 votes
This small batch of homemade cornbread is tender, moist, and perfectly golden, with just the right balance of sweetness. Baked in a small pan or skillet, it’s ideal for one or two servings.
This small batch French bread recipe makes a single loaf with a crisp crust and soft interior. Simple ingredients and easy steps yield bakery-quality results at home.
This fresh avocado salad is made with leafy greens, berries, pecans, and feta, then topped with a homemade blueberry vinaigrette. It’s a light, flavorful salad that’s perfect for one.
Crispy Crawfish Beignets Recipe with spicy Remoulade Sauce – this New Orleans inspired small batch recipe yields 5-6 savory, fried crawfish-filled beignets and a side of easy to make Remoulade sauce. A Louisiana tradition, ready in minutes!
Savory ham and cheese scones filled with diced ham, melted Gruyère cheese, and a touch of horseradish for subtle heat. Flaky, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
This simple, single serving tomato salad is made with fresh tomatoes, red onion, and capers, all tossed in a light olive oil and lemon dressing. It’s quick to make and full of bright, fresh flavor.
If you’ve tried any of these soup recipes or any recipe on One Dish Kitchen please let me know how you liked it by rating the recipe and telling me about it in the comment section below.
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Welcome!
I’m Joanie, chef, author of The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook, and creator of One Dish Kitchen. With 10+ years of experience developing single serving and small batch recipes, I’m passionate about making cooking for one simple and enjoyable. So glad you’re here!
I just made a pot of your potato soup for one, it is delicious, I am just wondering how I missed these recipes for one before, I am so glad I found them, will be using these a lot now, this is better than having to keep cutting recipes in half…
Hi David,
I’m glad you are enjoying the recipes, thank you! That beautiful bowl came from a gallery/shop in England. I fell in love with it and actually bought the same bowl in three colors. The website for the gallery is http://www.newashgate.org.uk/.
Joanie
I just made a pot of your potato soup for one, it is delicious, I am just wondering how I missed these recipes for one before, I am so glad I found them, will be using these a lot now, this is better than having to keep cutting recipes in half…
Love your recipes
Thank you!
Love your recipes and many thanks for the nutritional information at the end of each one. Makes my life much easier when planning what to eat!
Your recipes and great and I thank you but where can I get that soup bowl shown in the French Onion Soup??
Hi David,
I’m glad you are enjoying the recipes, thank you! That beautiful bowl came from a gallery/shop in England. I fell in love with it and actually bought the same bowl in three colors. The website for the gallery is http://www.newashgate.org.uk/.
Joanie