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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.

Four pictures of bowls of different types of soup.

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.

Why These Recipes Work

  • Each of these soup recipes are very easy to make.
  • No fancy ingredients are needed.
  • Every soup recipe listed will serve one or possibly two people.

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Soup Recipes

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!

a bowl of lasagna soup next to a red napkin and a wedge of parmesan cheese.

Lasagna Soup For One

5 from 4 votes
Enjoy Lasagna Soup, a comforting one-pot meal that's ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for solo dining, it blends lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and cheese.
Lasagna Soup Recipe
a white bowl filled with broccoli cheese soup with crackers on a plate nearby

Broccoli Cheddar Soup For One

4.83 from 40 votes
Discover our Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe for the ultimate comfort food: a single, creamy and cheesy bowl with tender broccoli. Easy to make with minimal ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes!
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
a green bowl filled with creamy tomato soup topped with grated parmesan cheese next to a bowl of fresh tomatoes

Creamy Tomato Soup For One

5 from 7 votes
This single serving comforting, creamy tomato soup comes together quickly and easily by using a few pantry staples. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe
a bowl of fish stew on a metal tray next to three cloves of garlic.

Easy Cioppino For One

5 from 16 votes
Cioppino is a spectacular tomato based fish stew filled with seafood and vegetables. It's a delicious and hearty meal that cooks in just 15 minutes!
Easy Cioppino Recipe
a white bowl filled with curried butternut squash soup on top of a clear plate next to parsley

Curried Butternut Squash Soup For One

5 from 7 votes
Create a warming Curried Butternut Squash Soup in just 30 minutes! Easy, flavorful, and perfect for any meal – you'll love this cozy, comforting soup.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
a bowl of taco soup topped with shredded cheese.

Taco Soup For One

5 from 9 votes
This big and bold taco soup makes the perfect meal. Filled with ground beef, vegetables and topped with cheese, this single serving soup can be ready in less than 30 minutes!
Taco Soup Recipe
a blue bowl filled with split pea soup next to an onion, celery, and several carrots on a silver tray

Split Pea Soup For One

5 from 8 votes
A classic split pea soup recipe scaled down to serve one person. Green split peas are simmered with plenty of vegetables and flavorful ham until tender. Easy, packed with protein, hearty, and incredibly delicious!
Split Pea Soup Recipe
a blue bowl filled with french onion soup with a piece of french bread topped with melted cheese floating on top

French Onion Soup For One

4.93 from 27 votes
Indulge in a comforting bowl of French Onion Soup. Rich, savory, and topped with melted cheese, this easy soup recipe brings gourmet flavor to your kitchen.
French Onion Soup Recipe
a bowl of chicken tortilla soup with a spoon on the side next to tomatoes and onions.

Chicken Tortilla Soup For One

5 from 5 votes
Enjoy a warm, satisfying Chicken Tortilla Soup made just for one. Quick and easy, it's packed with chicken, tomatoes, and corn, perfect for any meal.
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
a bowl of vegetable soup with a spoon on the side next to two carrots and an orange napkin

Vegetable Soup For One

5 from 15 votes
Hearty and delicious homemade vegetable soup ready in just 30 minutes! Packed with vegetables, this single serving soup tastes much better than canned soup!
Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
a bowl of zuppa toscana on a white plate.

Zuppa Toscana For One

4.97 from 28 votes
A single serving Zuppa Toscana soup recipe that tastes so much better than any restaurant version! It's easy to make and can be ready in less than 30 minutes!
Zuppa Toscana Recipe
a yellow bowl filled with clam chowder topped with crumbled bacon

Clam Chowder For One

5 from 11 votes
Easy to make, creamy clam chowder recipe made with bacon, a potato, cream, and plenty of chopped clams. Wonderfully creamy and incredibly delicious. This single serving New England clam chowder is hearty, comforting and can be ready in just 30 minutes!
Easy Clam Chowder Recipe
a spoon filled with creamed black bean soup next to two avocados and an yellow napkin

Black Bean Soup For One

4.88 from 8 votes
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 healthy and so delicious!
Southwestern Black Bean Soup
a white bowl filled with shrimp soup and rice noodles.

Small Batch Thai Shrimp Soup

4.84 from 6 votes
Enjoy a cozy bowl of homemade Thai Shrimp Soup with this easy recipe. Fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes—perfect for a quick, delicious meal!
Thai Shrimp Soup Recipe
a white bowl filled with minestrone soup topped with shaved parmesan cheese

Minestrone Soup For One

4.65 from 14 votes
Whip up a delightful single serving Minestrone Soup with a mix of vegetables, bacon, and pasta. Easy, nutritious, and perfect for a quick meal.
Minestrone Soup Recipe
a blue and white bowl filled with carrot soup next to an orange napkin

Curried Carrot Soup For One

4.74 from 15 votes
Enjoy single serve Curried Carrot Soup in less than 30 minutes: sweet carrots, curry spices, and coconut milk create a creamy, quick gourmet meal.
Curried Carrot Soup Recipe
a bowl of white bean soup with bacon

White Bean Soup For One

4.92 from 25 votes
One pot white bean soup for one! The comfort food classic is inexpensive, healthy, flavorful, easy cleanup, and ready in 30 minutes. The perfect meal for one.
Easy White Bean Soup Recipe
pumpkin soup in a white bowl topped with pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of cream

Pumpkin Soup For One

5 from 9 votes
Enjoy the flavors of fall with this quick, single serving Pumpkin Soup recipe! Rich, velvety, and cooks in 20 minutes. A perfect meal for one!
Pumpkin Soup Recipe
a white bowl of chicken noodle soup on a white plate next to a beige napkin

Small Batch Chicken Noodle Soup

4.92 from 36 votes
This homemade chicken noodle soup is hearty and perfect for those times you find yourself craving something to warm your heart and soul.
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
a bowl of beef stew next to carrots and celery on a silver tray

Beef Stew For One

4.89 from 26 votes
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.
Beef Stew Recipe
a blue bowl of potato soup with bacon on top.

Potato Soup For One

4.86 from 62 votes
This single serving potato soup is made with just one potato! It's creamy, comforting, and so easy to make. Filled with bacon and cheese, this soup can be ready in 30 minutes.
Easy Potato Soup Recipe
a pink bowl filled with butternut squash soup on a silver tray

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup For One

5 from 4 votes
Creamy 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.
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
a blue bowl filled with chicken noodle soup on a yellow napkin next to fresh parsley

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup For One

5 from 5 votes
Enjoy a quick & comforting single serving of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. Perfect for chilly days or a cozy pick-me-up with classic home flavors.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Sometimes, a comforting bowl of soup is all you need. These easy soup recipes are our absolute favorites and I hope you find a few you really enjoy.

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Expert Tips

  • 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

a square piece of cornbread on a floral plate next to a pan filled with three squares of cornbread

Cornbread For One

4.84 from 71 votes
Discover how to make a quick and easy small batch of homemade cornbread! Ideal for single servings or small groups, it's the perfect snack or side dish.
Cornbread Recipe
a loaf of french bread on a dark counter.

Easy Small Loaf French Bread

4.95 from 187 votes
Learn how to easily make a small loaf of French bread, perfect for beginners. Follow this simple recipe for a delicious bread with a golden crust and a soft, fluffy center. Perfect for sandwiches, browned toast, or simply with butter and jam.
French Bread Recipe
an avocado salad topped with blueberry vinaigrette on a white plate.

Avocado Salad For One

4.75 from 4 votes
Create a delightful Avocado Salad in minutes! This single serving recipe features creamy avocado, fresh berries, and a homemade blueberry vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
Avocado Salad Recipe
a plate filled with crawfish beignets next to a bottle of hot sauce

Small Batch Crawfish Beignets

5 from 6 votes
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!
Crawfish Beignets Recipe
a ham and cheese scone on a white plate next to an orange napkin

Small Batch Ham and Cheese Scones

5 from 6 votes
Bake a batch of delightful Ham and Cheese Scones today! Perfect for a quick snack or a delicious addition to any meal.
Ham and Cheese Scones Recipe
a salad filled with fresh tomatoes and onions in a yellow bowl.

Fresh Tomato Salad For One

5 from 3 votes
Craving fresh, summer flavors? Whip up this easy single serving tomato salad! Bursting with juicy tomatoes, zesty onions, and a flavorful dressing – ready in minutes!
Tomato Salad Recipe

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6 Comments

  1. Celia Whitehead says:

    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 halfโ€ฆ

  2. B corns says:

    Love your recipes

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      Thank you!

  3. Barb Landes says:

    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!

  4. DAVID KRAGER says:

    Your recipes and great and I thank you but where can I get that soup bowl shown in the French Onion Soup??

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      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